In Class: Today we continued working on our Gatsby Gossip Magazines after taking our final vocabulary quiz. Students turned in their vocabulary definitions packets and their symbolism worksheets. We also took some moments to discuss the finals day process and to go over the finals guide (see below). At Home: Please finish up your Gossip Magazine for our gallery walk and study for your Gatsby Final. Please see below for a general guide on your final.
In class:
Today we recapped the symbols of The Great Gatsby, specifically focusing on the influences of these symbols on character and themes Fitzgerald presents in his novel. Students were also give the chance to complete their own symbolism worksheets as we discussed the symbols. With the remaining time, we delved into chapters 7 and 8, specifically as we witness the climax and falling action of the text. At Home: Please complete chapter 9 and study for your Gatsby Vocabulary Quiz 2. In Class:
We began class by completing the Gatsby list 1 quiz, and then moved on to recapping chapters 5 and 6. The remaining time was used to begin reading chapter 7 of the text At Home: Please read chapter 7 up to page 130 (it's a long one!) and have your vocabulary for list 2 done if you'd like to receive an extra credit stamp.
In Class:
Today we recapped the first three chapters of Gatsby and students write a PEA paragraph analyzing the three events as they compare to one another. At Home: Please follow the reading calendar over Thanksgiving break. Orange day students should read chapters 4-5 while Black days students should read chapters 3-4. Please also make sure you are completing and studying your vocabulary.
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