1. The Great Gatsby By F. Scott Fitzgerald
Have a seat where you like today
Objective: To turn in our Post Secondary Plans in three ring binders. Also, to begin our warm up activities for our first book, The Great Gatsby

2. What needs to be in my folder?
For the correct order, refer to your directions
Letter of Introduction
Post Secondary Plan-Clean Copy
Transcript
Brag List-clean copy
Resume
Proof of upcoming letters of recommendation
Autobio Essay
Proof of Scholarship Application
EDP will be placed in the folder later

3. Has anyone watched the movie Clueless?

4. In Groups of 3
“Like in the movie, Clueless, certain groups of people make up the population of our school. These groups form because the members usually have something in common.
Without assigning a value judgment of good or bad, what types of groups exist in our school?”

5. Tuesday, October 8th
Objective: To perform a mapping exercise of CAHS and discuss our roles within the CA community
Man in the Mirror Exercise
Writing Assignment

6. Silent Reflection
“Look at the group you chose to work with for this activity.
Take a few moments to silently think about who you chose and why? Keep this thought in your mind as we begin to think about the class structure of our school and our community.”

7. School Mapping
Using the school map provided list the people found in the different areas of our school
Example: Cafeteria-Who sits in each section of the café? Are there people who hang outside the café for lunch?
Groups of 3 and you CAN’T work with the people you worked with yesterday.
Locations: Cafeteria, specific hallways, gym, commons, main office, guidance office, band/theater area, and bathrooms.

8. Mapping & Man in the Mirror Exercise
Discussion of differences in views in the mapping exercise
How do you see yourself in the social classes of CA? Write it down in the next 2 minutes.
How do other people see you in the social classes of CA? Take 4 minutes to talk to 8 people in the room from different backgrounds to find the answer. Write their response down.
You can’t ask the 3 people from yesterday or today’s mapping exercise.
Why are there differences? What are the similarities?

9. Writing Assignment
Write one page (college ruled paper, no skipping line) on the following topic:
Who am I and what defines me in the group I belong to within the school?
If you have large handwriting, write a little more. If you write really small, come as close to a page as you can.

11. Discussion on Poverty, Middle Class, and Wealth

12. Wednesday, OCTOBER 9TH
Objective: to establish a social class and to learn about the author before we read the novel, The Great Gatsby
Survival Quiz: Poverty, Middle Class, and Wealth
Information about the author
Get an SSR book ASAP
Extra credit ends TOMORROW!!!

13. Poverty, Middle Class and Wealth
Take the Test of Survival-flyer on back table
Where do you fall in the measurement of poverty, middle class, and wealth?

14. F. Scott Fitzgerald Annotate the Article
Answer the following question:
What are the ten most important facts you learned about Fitzgerald?

15. 20’s Slang Assignment
You and your friends live in New York City during the Roaring 20’s, and you are attending a famous party.
Using a list of 1920’s slang, generate a dialogue between yourself and two or three of your friends.
You must generate at least 10 lines of dialogue.
You may work with up to two partners, but the lines of dialogue will need to increase: twenty (20) lines for two students and thirty (30) for three.
You have to use one word on the sheet in each sentence.

16. Does the type of food offered at school effect the types of food students eat at school?
If the school sold more candy and other unhealthy foods, would students by and eat it?
If the school stopped selling “Hot Cheetos” would students still eat as many bags as they do now?
Does the type of food sold at school have an impact on the type of food students eat at school?

17. Quick Write
Are people judged by the area they live in within CA or within your community?
Is there a rich side and a poor side or your community? If so, explain the areas that are known as the areas that have money and the areas that don’t have as much money and how people are judged.

19. Friday, October 12th
Objective: to begin reading our first novel, The Great Gatsby (TGG). We will focus on completing chapter one and doing character inference.
Why-Understanding of five major characters
Discussion of author
Discuss main ideas and characters

20. Chapter 1
Write down these 5 characters: Nick, Jordan, Tom, Daisy and Gatsby
Write down 4-5 statements about each character as you read chapter 1
Make sure they are relevant statements.
Chapter 1 is not action-packed, but you need the information. Be patient, it will come!

22. Monday, October 15th
Objective: To check understanding of chapter 1 and do inference on main characters.
Why?-Clear understanding of the book
When will I be tested?-Quiz over chapters 1 & 2 tomorrow
Focus Question
Quick Chapter Check
Characters in Chapter 1-notes
Read Chapter 2…The Drama is GREAT!!!
Folders will NOT be in marking period #1

23. Focus Question What social class does our narrator, Nick, belong to?
Find evidence to support your point of view in chapter 1.
When you finish writing your answer, stand up.

24. Nick Carraway His father tells him not to judge (unbiased narrator)
He fought in World War I
He knows Tom from Yale
He is a second cousin to Daisy
He moved to West Egg in a fairly small house so as to make it on his own and not rely on his father’s wealth (unlike Tom)

25. Daisy Buchanan
She makes a comment about her daughter being a beautiful fool
She appears to be unhappy, bored
She is described as strikingly beautiful

26. Tom Buchanan He is enormously wealthy
He is apparently restless (having an affair - he doesn’t hide)
He is racist
He is prone to violence
He didn’t fight in World War I (unlike Nick)
He is an athlete (football)

27. Jordan Baker She is an East-Egger (like Daisy and Tom)
She is a childhood friend of Daisy’s from Louisville, KY
She is a professional golfer

28. Gatsby Nick sees him apparently in a private moment of reverie
He throws parties
Various rumors are established about him
Why is the book have his name in the title?

29. Big Events & Questions at the End of Chapter 2 is…
Nick meets Tom’s mistress
Nick, Tom and Myrtle go to a party
There is violence…
Did Nick have a sexual encounter?
Was he too drunk to know what he was doing?

30. Tuesday, October 16th
Objective: To show understanding of chapters 1 & 2 in quiz format.
Why? To prove I am reading while Ms. Mathews is away.
The option of watching the movie tomorrow depends on Mr. Loy

31. The Great Gatsby Chapter 2
Describe the "valley of ashes." What does it look like and what does it represent?
Describe Mr. Wilson and Myrtle. Do they seem to fit into the setting?
What more have you learned about Nick in this chapter? Is he similar or different than the people he spends his time with?
Describe the violent act Tom committed against Myrtle. What does this reveal about him?

32. Describe the narrator. What was his family background like?
Today’s Quiz: At least 4-6 sentences for each answer. No books, No talking, No cheating.
Describe the narrator. What was his family background like?
Describe Tom’s newfound philosophy based upon the book he reads.
What does Jordan do for a living? Why is her job unique for the 1920’s?
What is “The Valley of Ashes?” How did it become this way?
Describe the Wilsons.
Extra Credit: What childhood book was mentioned in chapter two of the novel?

33. Every culture is divided into social classes
Every culture is divided into social classes. These classes are determined by factors such as race, religion, level of education, and income. Think about yourself. To what class do you belong? What defines that group of people? Are you satisfied with what your group represents, or do you envision yourself being part of a different class? Respond to one of the choice in the prompt below:
Write about theme: Where will I choose to belong 
Do one of the following:
Describe how your life goals reflect the social class to which you want to belong.
Tell about a person you admire whose life changed as a result of moving into a different social class
Persuade the reader that the class one belongs to does matter in life.

35. Vocabulary Literary Fiction Foreshadowing Allegory Cynical Ironic
Peripheral Narrator
Inference

36. Character Inference Write down 5 characters
Write down 4-5 sentences that you know about the character
Take a guess of their role in the book (protagonist, antagonist, strong personality, weak personality, etc)

37. Focus Question
What clues does Fitzgerald give the reader to let him/her know Myrtle will never really be able to rise up from her social class in the Valley of Ashes? 
Answer Plan
Restate the question.
Provide 4-5 examples of what happens to Myrtle or what she says or does. Include page numbers of where examples can be found.
Conclude in a sentence or two, what you think this means

38. Wednesday, October 13th Quick Write First 4 Vocab words
Inference on characters
Continue working on mapping

39. Vocabulary Literary Fiction Foreshadowing Allegory Cynical Ironic
Peripheral Narrator
Inference
Imagery

40. Article of the Week-Annotation Rules
Read the questions FIRST!
Number off each paragraph
Draw a square around the thesis statement
Underline the main ideas in paragraphs
Circle words you don’t know
Write a comment in the column or underneath the paragraph

41. Quiz Time Number 2 Who is Dr T.J. Eckleburg?
What clues does Fitzgerald give the reader to let him/her know Myrtle will never really be able to rise up from her social class in the Valley of Ashes? 
Describe the party in this chapter. (People, conversations, etc.) Must have at least 5 detailed events in your answer.

42. Homework Read chapter 2 Nick goes to a party
Example of him being a Peripheral Narrator
Strong use of Imagery with setting

43. Thursday, October 18th
Objective: To prove knowledge of chapters 1 & 2 by classroom discussion and questioning. Also, to begin reading chapter 3.
Why? Ms. Mathews has been gone, so I need to show comprehension.
When will I be tested? Another quiz will come in the next three days over chapters 3-4.
Focus Question, discussion, and comprehension.

44. You are retaking a quiz today due to the excessive talking and poor behavior
You will be doing reading on your own for now on. No reading in class.
If you were not responsible and did not get your book the last week and a half, you will need to read it online.
As a class, will not be attending the field trip next Thursday (invitation only.)
You will have to do the majority of the EDP on your own time since you have lost computer time.
You won’t be doing the traditional group assignment at the end of this book.

45. Quiz retake due to talking and lack of cooperation with the sub-50 points
Answer each with at least 5-7 sentences for full credit
What clues does Fitzgerald give the reader to let him/her know Myrtle is failing at moving up from her social class in the Valley of Ashes?
Choose 4 adjectives for The Valley of Ashes and explain them.
Describe Nick Carraway’s family.
Discuss the personality of Daisy Buchanan.
Some literary reviewers believe that Nick has a unique sexual encounter and is confused on his sexuality. Do you agree or disagree with this belief? Explain your answer.

46. Focus Question-due in 5 minutes-minimum of half a page for credit
What clues does Fitzgerald give the reader to let him/her know Myrtle is failing at moving up from her social class in the Valley of Ashes?
Answer Plan
1. Restate the question.
2. Provide 4-5 examples of what happens to Myrtle or what she says or does. Keep imagery in mind…
3. Conclude in a sentence or two, what you think this means.

47. Tuesday, October 22nd
Objective: to discuss the first three chapters of TGG, focusing today on the relationship of Tom, Daisy, and Myrtle.
Tomorrow: Gossip and Gatsby’s Parties
Wednesday: Quiz Chapter 3

48. Focus Question
“Man may have discovered fire, but women discovered how to play with it.”
-Candance Bushnell, Sex in the City
Why do many women make such bad choices with affairs of the heart? Do men make equally bad choices in matters of love?

49. Nick’s Adventures Explain the relationship between Tom and Myrtle
Explain what happens at Tom and Myrtle’s party
Is Nick bisexual? What events in the book might prove that he is or isn’t?

50. Wednesday, October 23rd
Objective: to discuss key events in chapters 2 & 3 and to prepare for quiz #2
Discussion time, movie clip, then time to examine and read TGG
Why? Quiz on chapters 3-4
Field Trip tomorrow-handouts on front table

51. Small Group Discussion
How does gossip affect our perceptions of others?
Is gossip a problem at CA?
Why do people gossip?
Discuss for 5 minutes

52. Today’s Work
Writing Assignment: Let’s watch the party scene in the newer version of TGG.
Write your reactions to the imagery of the party. What things do you see? Would you want to attend?
What do the attendees say about Gatsby? Describe who you believe the real Gatsby is based on the rumors spread by the party-goers.
What do you think of Gatsby?
Is he a killer?
A German spy?
A shady character?

53. Monday, October 28th
Objective: To display knowledge of TGG, chapters 1-4, in a quiz format. Students will be allowed to use their books for this quiz, but have the time limit of 25 minutes.
Why? College students must prove knowledge of content with lots of detail and examples. Failure to display this will result in a low grade.
Announcements: College Application Week, & application deadlines are upon you.

54. 1. What might Fitzgerald be symbolizing by having a giant pair of eyes looking down from above? Explain your answer.
2. Relate communities in Michigan to the settings of East Egg, West Egg, and the Valley of Ashes. (Detroit, Flint, Royal Oak, etc.-use imagery examples to answer this question) Use examples from the book and personal knowledge to prove your answer.
3. Fitzgerald highlights Nick’s honesty by surrounding him with many dishonest characters. The end of Chapter Three features Nick’s revelation about himself. “Every one suspects himself of at least one of the cardinal virtues, and this is mine: I am one of the few honest people that I have ever known.”
What is it about other characters that prompts Nick to say this about himself? (examples of being a peripheral narrator, can be used in this answer)
4. How many dinners were served at Gatsby’s party? What does this tell you about Gatsby’s social class? Explain with detail.

55. Describe Gatsby’s party in 5 complete and detailed sentences.
Pop Quiz-Choose 3 Questions Restate, standard English rules apply toward your score, and use detail! You may use your book. 15 mins max!
Describe Gatsby’s party in 5 complete and detailed sentences.
Who was sitting in the library? Describe that encounter.
How many dinners were served? What does this tell you about Gatsby’s social class?
What did Gatsby invite Nick to do?
How did the party end?
What did Nick decide that he had to do at the end of the chapter? Why?

56. Tuesday, October 23rd
Objective: to discuss the happenings in chapter four of TGG. Also, students will learn and practice literary terminology found in TGG.
Why? Terms help with deeper understanding of the book.
When is the next quiz? Friday or Monday

57. Focus Question-You choose three, be prepared to discuss in 5 minutes
What was the name of the “boarder” at Gatsby’s? Describe him.
Describe Gatsby’s car. What does it tell you about Gatsby?
What does Gatsby ask Nick that makes him uncomfortable on their way to N.Y.?
What were some things Gatsby told Nick about his life?
With whom did the two eat lunch? What was his claim to fame?
What did Jordan tell Nick in the flashback in this chapter?

58. Vocabulary Literary Fiction Foreshadowing Allegory Cynical Ironic
Peripheral Narrator
Inference
Imagery

59. Foreshadowing
To show or indicate beforehand
Prefigure

60. Allegory
A representation of an abstract or spiritual meaning through concrete or material forms
Figurative treatment of one subject under the guise of another

61. Cynical Distrusting Disparaging the motives
Showing contempt to accept standards
Bitterly or sneeringly distrustful
Pessimistic
Contemptuous

62. Ironic Coincidental Unexpected
Example: It was ironic that she was seated next to her ex-husband at the dinner.

63. Peripheral Narrator Reserves judgment Invisible narrator
Narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all the other characters
Very similar to third person omniscient

64. Tuesday, October 29th
Objective: to review chapter 4 and do a writing assignment for Daisy’s and Gatsby’s previous relationship
Café Rhema is today! 6-8 PM
Keep Reading, we aren’t going to slow down!!!

65. Reading Check Everyone stand up
Everyone needs to give one fact from chapter 4
You can have a seat when you answer correctly
No facts can be repeated
10 points for giving a fact today

66. Small Discussion Daisy has a relationship with Tom
Daisy has a past with Gatsby
Tom is cheating on Daisy
Gatsby wants to meet up with Daisy at Nick’s House
Compare and contrast the characters of Tom and Gatsby.  In what ways are they similar?  In what ways are they different? 

67. Writing Assignment
Compose a letter detailing what you think Gatsby would include in his letter to Daisy. Maintain Gatsby’s voice (which means you should be pretending that YOU are Gatsby) and include references from the text (their past events, your feelings, etc).
Standard English Rules Apply and format your focus question like a letter.
Keep it clean…make sure it is school appropriate!
Must be at least half a page

68. Monday, October 25th
Find your new seat! Names on are the note card/note stuck to each desk.
Revisit vocabulary-I know it’s not Vocab Wednesday, but you will have a separate assignment that day with vocab.
Begin chapter 4
Complete the questions for chapter 4. Have chapter 4 and the questions complete by the start of class tomorrow.

69. Tuesday, October 26th
If you are attending the college day field trip, pick up the green and yellow handouts on the center desk
Inspirational video for the 2nd marking period
Field trip slips are due today, no excuses!
Reading check of chapter 4
Discuss the questions for the chapter
Writing Assignment for chapter 4

70. Tuesday, October 18th Focus Question Chapter 5 Questions
Read chapter 5
Field trip next Thursday!

71. Thursday, October 25th
Objective: to attend the MCC College Fair and make a plan for our futures! To discuss important issues with the trip, and to have time to read chapter 5.
Why? College applications are due NEXT week!

73. Wednesday, October 30th
Objective: to use our creative abilities and knowledge of chapters 1-5 in designing cover art for TGG.
Why? Examine covers is an important skill to have when you leave for college.
When will I be tested? Monday

74. Think You Can’t Judge a Book By It’s Cover?
Well then you’d be wrong…
Learn to take what you need from the cover…(but you still need to read the book)

75. History of the Picture
The cover of The Great Gatsby is among the most celebrated pieces of jacket art in American literature.
Francis Cugat
Preceded the novel’s completion
Fitzgerald “wrote it in”

77. Examinations of TGG Cover Art
The eyes are reminiscent of those of Dr. T. J. Eckleburg (faded commercial billboard near George Wilson's auto-repair shop)
Two nude woman at a slant
The description of Daisy Buchanan as the "girl whose disembodied face floated along the dark cornices and blinding signs".

78. Your Job… Design a new cover for the novel, The Great Gatsby
You don’t have to be a artist to design a cover, use events, symbols and colors to make a work of art.
Pick a scene that sticks out for you or maybe a theme
Make sure to explain your design on the back of your paper.
Make sure to use the storyline we have read so far in making the cover.

79. Thursday, October 31st
Objective: to finish the jacket art assignment for TGG (15 minutes), discuss the designs, and to watch part of the newer version of TGG with review questions.
Why? To show knowledge of the book (we are at the midway point).
When will I be tested? Monday!

80. Cover Art You have 15 minutes to finish
If you need colored pencils use the extras in the supply bin.
You will have to share your covers in class
Place your explanation for the design on the on the back
You will be responsible to explain it to the class if called upon.
Pick a scene that sticks out for you
A scene that demonstrates what you feel is the most important theme of the novel

81. 1. Why does Nick say Gatsby’s house looks like the World’s Fair?
While watching the movie: Questions for Chapters 4 -5: Restate and Use Detail in your answers.
1. Why does Nick say Gatsby’s house looks like the World’s Fair?
2. How does Gatsby’s gardeners help prepare for Daisy’s visit?
3. Describe Gatsby’s suit for the rendezvous with Daisy. What does this signify?
4. Describe at least two rooms in Gatsby’s home. How do they reflect is wealthy social class?
5. What symbolism is being used in chapter 5 as FORESHADOWING for events to come?

82. Friday, November 1st Computer Day EDPs, applications, or reading
Have an SSR book for Advisory
Read chapter 6 over the weekend
Quiz on 5-6 on Monday
College Application Week next week
Senior pictures and applications are due!
EDPs need to come to me by next Friday, signed by you and a parent/caregiver

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84. Monday, November 4th
Objective: to examine and discuss the major symbolism used in The Great Gatsby in a new quiz format.
Why? The major drama of the book is coming. The symbolism and foreshadowing from this point on is very important.
When is my next quiz after today? Friday
Focus Question for a warm up, then cooperative learning exercise

85. How to use Automic Download the app on your device
Open the app, and when you are ready to record, hit the record key
Make sure the mic is close to the speaker and detecting his/her voice
When finished, hit the stop button, then select the rename button (upper right corner)
Enter the name of the members of your group
Select manage exports
Send it to my 12.mi.us

86. Let’s Practice
What are the advantages/disadvantages of Daisy and Gatsby romantically reuniting?
Answer clearly
State your name at the beginning
Captains, make sure your are recording

87. Quiz: Examining the text for the author’s use of contextual symbols:
The names of the characters
Colors (Gatsby’s car, suit, etc)
The weather (seasons, rain, etc)
Gatsby’s parties
The green light in front of Daisy’s house
Daisy’s crying episodes in the book (tears)
2 symbols on your own-not counting the eyes on the billboard.
Use examples throughout the book to prove understanding of these symbols

89. Wednesday, October 31st
Objective: to watch a film adaptation of TGG and compare it to the book.
Why? Visual representations will help with clarity
When should I read? You will have some time today to begin reading chapter 6. It must be completed before you come to class tomorrow.
When will I be tested? Tomorrow (chapters 1-6)
Focus Question to warm up class

90. Gossip! Gossip! Gossip!
Tiger Wood’s mistress leaked this message and information and reportedly was paid a six figure amount of money for the story.
Listen to the Voic message
Question: Is it wrong to sell gossip to receive a monetary gain? i.e. magazines, TV shows, websites, etc.
Restate
Standard English Rules Apply

91. Chapter 6: Restate and USE DETAIL IN YOUR ANSWERS!
Who was at Gatsby’s door at the beginning of the chapter? Why?
Describe Gatsby’s real life story.
What is his real name?
Who gave Gatsby his start? What did Gatsby do for him? (jobs)
Describe the way Tom acted at Gatsby’s home.
What does Tom vow to do in this chapter? Why?
Describe the party and Tom’s reaction.

92. Today’s Assignment Pick a partner
As a pair work on the reading quiz for chapters 4-6 of The Great Gatsby
If you would like to work alone, that is acceptable.
Write your answers directly on the test
You may use your book
Time limit: 15 mins

93. Monday, October 24th Article of the Week-Due Friday
Field Trip Forms due Tomorrow!!!
Inspirational video to start marking period #2
Focus Question
Writing Assignment-Chapter 6
Discuss Chapter 6
Homework assignment

94. Gossip! Gossip! Gossip!
Tiger Wood’s mistress leaked this message and information and reportedly was paid a six figure amount of money for the story.
Listen to the Voic message
Question: Is it wrong to sell gossip to receive a monetary gain? i.e. magazines, TV shows, websites, etc.
Restate
Standard English Rules Apply

95. Today’s Assignment
Pretend you are a news reporter for a local gossip magazine
Write an article about the mystery of who Jay Gatsby really is.
Use your knowledge of the previous chapters to help you with the facts and fiction about Gatsby
One page in length
Have a reporter name on your article and a heading at the top.

96. Thursday, November 1st
Objective: to show knowledge of important symbols, events, and inference on characters in TGG.
Why? There are only three chapters left in the book. If you don’t have knowledge on these key areas, you will not do well in the final project.
Socratic Circle tomorrow!!!
When is the final project? It will be assigned next week (Friday).
Focus Questions, symbolism assignment, and character inference.

97. Focus Question
To what extent does our society today allow for more options for females? To what extent might Daisy’s choices be different today compared to the 1920’s?
Answer Plan
Restate
Use details to prove your point in your answer
Standard English Rules Apply!
Join back with your symbolism partners (Tuesday’s partner).

98. Create a symbol for the character.
For Jay Gatsby, Daisy, Tom, Nick, Myrtle and George, please answer the following questions with examples:
What is the character’s strengths (2 examples with proof from the book)?
What is the character’s weaknesses (2 examples with proof from the book)?
Name a defining moment from the novel for the character. What is so important about this moment for that character?
What is the character’s motivations (2 examples with proof from the book) ?
Create a symbol for the character.

99. It’s Computer Day for Seniors, so you can find us in the Media Center during 3rd,

100. Friday, November 2nd
Objective: to examine the real character of Jay Gatsby and to read chapter 7.
Chapter 7-Best…Drama…Ever!
Focus Question and then time to read
Monday-First Socratic Circle. Main discussion will be chapter 7. Be prepared!
Turn in your article of the week after the focus question.

101. Focus Question
Taking all the information you have gathered from various sources about Gatsby’s personal life, what do you think Fitzgerald is trying to illustrate to the readers about those who try to be part of a social class different from the one in which they were born?
Answer Plan
1. Restate the question to introduce the answer.
2. Write several sentences giving examples of Gatsby’s personal life
that illustrate his attempt to move into the wealthy social class.
3. Conclude by writing about Fitzgerald’s intention to illustrate to his
reader’s the possibility of moving from one social class to another.

102. What caused Gatsby’s parties to stop
What caused Gatsby’s parties to stop? Why did he fire all of his servants?
Describe the driving arrangements at the beginning and end of the trip into town.
What did Wilson tell Tom when he got gas for Gatsby’s car?
Explain the major conflict with Tom, Daisy and Gatsby in this chapter.
What happened on the way home from town?
Describe the way Tom and Daisy acted at home.
What was Gatsby doing at the end of this chapter? Why?

103. Friday, November 2nd
Objective: to have our first Socratic Circle-Focus on chapter 7.
Why? Opportunity to hear different points of view on the actions of the characters and key events.
Review over a proper Socratic Circle and begin our discussion.
When is my next quiz? Monday
Article of the week-due at the beginning of the hour

104. Focus Question
How is the lack of people attending college effecting cities across America?
Use the article to prove your point
What similarities do you see with Dayton, Ohio and Flint, Michigan? How can you help with improving the cities environment?
At least ¾ of a page

105. Socratic Circle-Everyone needs yesterday’s notes out on their desk
Inside Circle: 10 desk, 8 students
Outside Circle: All other seats
Inside circle’s job: To discus the book, to keep the conversation flowing smoothly, to include each member in the discussion, to discuss and not debate.
Outside Circle’s job: to take notes, to not talk, to give feedback & to hop in when necessary to share views.
The most important job=outside circle
This will help you with your quiz on Monday

106. Tuesday, November 6th Quiz on Chapter 7 Discuss Chapter
View the chapter-movie clip
Baker field trip may be cancelled…

107. Tuesday, November 5th
Objective: To show understanding of chapter 7 and to complete chapter 8.
Tuesday Class: Discussion or Quiz. The choice is yours. Viewing of part of the movie. Read chapter 8 tonight.
Projects introduced this week
EDPs to me by Monday

108. Describe Daisy and Gatsby's new relationship.
Chapter 7
Describe Daisy and Gatsby's new relationship.
Compare George Wilson and Tom. What did each man learn about his wife and how did they each react?
Describe the fight between Gatsby and Tom. What do these men think of each other? How are they similar and how are they different?
Do you think that Tom knew Daisy was driving the "death car"? Why or why not?
What was significant about Nick's 30th birthday?

110. Character Mapping of Chapter 7
Fill in each box with the actions by the characters in Chapter 7.
Draw arrows to connect the characters and label the relationship between them at this point of the novel
Example done for you: Jay Gatsby

111. Chapter 8
What did Gatsby tell Nick in the flashback portion of this chapter?
What does Gatsby’s gardener want to do? What was Gatsby’s reaction?
Describe the conversation between Nick and Jordan Baker.
What was happening at Wilson’s garage that day?
Who did Wilson blame for killing Myrtle? How and Why?
What happened at Gatsby’s house that day? Who do you feel is ultimately responsible?

112. Tuesday, November 1st Quiz Writing an obituary Writing an epitaph
Homework: Finish the book

113. Quiz-Chapters 7 & 8-Choose 3 Restate, use detail, and use standard English rules.
Compare George Wilson and Tom. What did each man learn about his wife and how did they each react?
How are seasons used in constructing this novel?
Who is Dan Cody and what is his significance in Gatsby's life?
How does Nick's statement "You're worth the whole bunch put together" show a change in Nick from the beginning of the novel?
How does T. J. Eckleberg affect Mr. Wilson?

114. Wednesday, November 6th
Objective: to mourn the loss of our beloved, Jay Gatsby, and others in the book TGG. To establish an understanding of chapter 8 on an epitaph, and to write a obituary for our fallen protagonist.
Why? We are coming to the conclusion of our book.
When will we discuss the project? Friday or Monday

115. What is an epitaph?
Noun
1. a commemorative inscription on a tomb or mortuary monument about the person buried at that site.
2. a brief poem or other writing in praise of a deceased person.

116. "That's all folks." -- Mel Blanc

117. Murdered by a traitor and a coward whose name is not worthy to appear here.
Jesse James

118. A tomb now suffices for him whom the world was not enough Alexander the Great

119. Quoth the Raven, "Nevermore.“ Edgar Allen Poe

120. Excuse my dust.
Dorothy Parker

121. To save your world you asked this man to die: Would this man, could he see you now, ask why? Epitaph for the Unknown Soldier W H Auden R.I.P

122. Focus Question
If you made an epitaph for Jay Gatsby, what would it say and why?
Use evidence from the book to create your tombstone, epitaph, and for the explanation.
Ms. Mathews’s Choice:
A man who loved with all his heart, but didn’t receive love in return.

123. How to write an obituary
Name and/or nickname
Birth Date and Death Date
Life: The most detailed section. You should have at least 5 different things for Gatsby
Family and Friends of importance
Service: Usually it was held in people’s houses during this time
End

124. Compare and Contrast Jay Gatsby vs Dorothy Day
Read over the information on Dorothy Day, a woman who lived to help the poor
Read over chapter 9, and learn of the endings of Gatsby
Fill out the chart using information from both sources
Be detailed with your information
This is a skill that we will be using in the next book often

125. Wednesday, December 9th Focus Question
Summary assignment of The Great Gatsby
Project discussed Friday
If work is done well, movie tomorrow

126. Monday, November 12th
Objective: to take a mini quiz on TGG and to work on our projects
Why? Show knowledge of the ending of the book
When is my project due? Friday

127. The end of The Great Gatsby-Choose 2: 10 minutes Restate and Detail!
Explain the funeral scene of TGG. Were you surprised by the funeral scene of the novel? Why or why not?
What is Nick’s final opinion of Tom? Daisy? Jordan? Use examples from the book.
What does Gatsby’s father find amongst his belongings? What does this say about his character/personality?

128. Objective: to complete our TGG projects. Today is the last day to work!
Grab “Night” from the Media Center
It’s due at the beginning of the hour FRIDAY!
Individual-20, group-60 & Review-20
Make sure your technology works beforehand
Peer Review at the end of class Friday
People who chose the paper option-due at the beginning of the hour-use 3 sources.
Be productive, I am watching you!
Lack of work, low attendance, and behavior effects peer review portion of grade.

129. Focus Question
Explain how and why Nick’s views about Gatsby have changed so dramatically. Please comment on both the negative actions of East Eggers, Gatsby’s funeral and Gatsby’s own positive characteristics.
Answer Plan:
1. Restate the question to introduce the answer.
2. Explain how Nick’s views have changed.
3. Explain why Nick’s views have changed, giving specific details from the text.
4. Conclude by writing about Fitzgerald’s intentions in having Nick being willing to change his mind

130. Thursday, November 7th
Objective: To discuss the project for the end of TGG. Also, to see examples of previous projects.
Why? To show knowledge of the book
When is it due? A week from Monday

131. Novel Focus Character Analysis Setting (Time and Place)
Major Themes (lessons learned from the novel)
Symbolism in the novel
Significance of the cover and title
Vocabulary for the unit

132. Friday, December 11th Finish the movie Introduce your project
Project due Thursday
Computer Time Monday-Wednesday

133. Tuesday, December 15th “Hired!” or “Fired!” Day
Work today will effect a possible change in the due date.
Remember, everyone needs their own individual responsibility.

134. Objective: to continue work on TGG project. It’s due on Monday!!!
Performance Day: (Live or Previously Recorded) Monday
Look at agenda for the week
Don’t forget your individual task are part of your grade
Spirit Cup is Friday! Yes, it starts early
Football game is Saturday at 1. Be there and support, seniors!

135. Final Gatsby Quiz
How does Gatsby represent the American dream? What does the novel have to say about the condition of the American dream in the 1920s? How does this novel relate with today’s American dream?
Make sure to use examples from the final chapters for full credit.

137. Wednesday, November 13 Objectives:
Read over the article about the importance of grammar
Get your writing notebook organized to be graded
Work on your projects that are due on Monday
Cans for extra credit are due tomorrow due to NHS pick up after school
Don’t forget Spirit Cup and Game!

138. In the very last line of Chapter Three, Nick Carraway claims: "I am one of the few honest people that I have ever known." By the end of the book, Jordan Baker decides that this statement itself a lie. Is Nick Carraway honest or dishonest?

139. Monday, November 18th
Objective: To watch our TGG creations! After completing our movie viewings, we will do a peer review and vote for awards.
Make sure to pick up Night in the media center on Friday, you will need it.
Turn Gatsby In on Friday! We don’t want senior fines!
When will we start reading Night? After Turkey Day Break

140. It’s time to vote! Best Actor Best Actress Best Supporting Actor
Best Supporting Actress
Best Musical Score
Best Picture (project)

141. Tuesday, November 19th
Objective: To have our awards ceremony, complete a peer review, and to hear critiques of our work.
Make sure to pick up Night in the media center on Friday, you will need it.
Turn Gatsby In on Friday! We don’t want senior fines!
When will we start reading Night? After Turkey Day Break

142. Peer Review Who was in your group? What was each person’s job?
On a scale of 0-10, how successful was each group member with their work for the project? Explain your rating
What problems did you encounter in the process?
Is there anyone that you would not work with again from this class? Why?

143. Monday, November 19th
Objective: 1st & 5th Hour-To have our award ceremony for the cooperative learning projects from TGG.
4th hour-Also, to watch video examples from other classes and do a comparison of effort and praise others.
What unit is next? Night-an autobio about the holocaust. Pick up your book if you haven’t by tomorrow.
When will we start reading? After Turkey Day break

144. Examples of projects
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