The Great Gatsby and The American Dream

Big Idea: The American Dream: what am I doing all of this for?

Reading: Today we will read for 15 minutes. Your next book review is on May 17th.



Agenda:

1. We will go to the library and check out a copy of The Great Gatsby.
2. We will watch the movie to help prepare us to read chapter 1.
3. Finally, you will work on a Google Slide Deck about The American Dream. You will find the slides in GOOGLE CLASSROOM.
4. To end the year, we will read The Great Gatsby and different groups will teach the class.
1. I will assign your groups and you will choose a date and a chapter.
2. Each group is responsible for teaching a lesson to the class based on that chapter.
3. You must fill out a lesson plan for the activity you present to the class.

Homework:

1. No vocabulary this week. Just read your book at home.