Do-now: Have HW questions out (chapter 6), then put this in your notes: Semi-colon rule #1: Use a semi-colon to connect two independent clauses that are closely related. *Note: A semi-colon can replace a period if the sentences are closely related. Example: Ms. Stitt loves her junior class; they are so kind and such hard workers. INCORRECT: Ms. Stitt loves her junior class; because they are so kind and such hard workers. (after the semi-colon is a dependent clause) INCORRECT: Ms. Stitt loves her junior class; she also loves strawberries. (not closely related) independent clause independent clause

Try some! Are these correct or incorrect? Gatsby loves Daisy; he would do anything to be with her. Correct! Tom loves Daisy, too; but he cheats on her. Incorrect– the second half of the sentence needs to be an independent clause There is surely going to be a conflict between Tom and Gatsby; Myrtle might also get into a conflict with Tom. Debatable, but these are not that closely related…

Prayer Period 2: Stephanie B., Tues: Cassie Period 4: Jonathan, Tues: Luz de Abril Period 6: Paloma, Tues: David Period 7: Noah, Tues: Valerie Prayer

Announcements: Bring Crucible books in (or Enrique’s Journey if you have it still….)! AUDIO VERSION OF GATSBY: Listen as you read! http://esl-bits.net/ESL.English.Learning.Audiobooks/Great.Gatsby/Ch1- 1/default.html Journals (free writes) due Tuesday, March 3rd Need a library card by Tuesday, March 3rd (next Tuesday!!)

TIP OF THE DAY TIP #20: To/too/two Two = the number I have two favorite colors. Too = also or excessive (“too” has an extra “o” so it has an excessive amount of “o”s or an extra “o”) He has two favorite colors, too. I have too many favorite colors To = everything else I had to pick a new color.

SWBAT: Create challenge questions for peers about an assigned section of text

Review HW: What is Gatsby’s real story? Explain in 2-3 sentences. Nick drops by Gatsby’s house to say hi, and is surprised to see that Tom is there (he came along with the Sloane’s who stopped in for a drink at Gatsby’s house). How does Tom feel about Gatsby? (Remember that Tom doesn’t know about Gatsby and Daisy) Explain. Describe how Tom feels at Gatsby’s party. Describe how Daisy feels at Gatsby’s party. What does Gatsby want Daisy to do/say? Nick claims to Gatsby that you “can’t repeat the past,” and Gatsby says, “Can’t repeat the past? Why of course you can!” Whom do you agree with and why?

Wall Posts Everyone will read p. 113-the top of 125. Then, 2 sets of partners will be assigned to each of the following page numbers. 113-115 116-117 118-119 120 121-122 123- the top of 125 Fold a paper in half. On the front part of the paper, write 1-2 challenge questions and draw a picture to represent your part of the text. Also, write the page numbers. On the inside of the paper, write a sample strong answer to your question.

Wall Questions: Go around to each of the wall questions and answer the questions. Try not to peek at the answers unless you have NO idea. You may go to the questions in any order– go to a wall question that doesn’t have any people around it.

HW: Read to p. 137 Complete 4-5 think-alouds Exit: Tell me one great question that you read on the wall today. Then, briefly tell me how you responded to the question.