Reading chapter 8

Big Idea: The American Dream: what is it all for?

Reading: Today we will read for 10 minutes. 

Agenda:

1. I will give you some class time to work on your Newsela activities. 
2. We will read chapter 8 of the novel.
3. Work on your Newsela challenge
1. Read at least 10 articles ALL the way through. Read to learn something new.
1. How many articles have I read?
2. Read at least one article from 5 different categories (Kids doesn't count as a category).
3. Write a rhetorical precis for two of the articles. Look back at English Journal #9 for help on writing a rhetorical precis. We wrote one together.
   
4. Take the quiz and pass with at least a 3/4 for four of the articles.
5. Create a flipgrid video that explains what the article is about and your thoughts about the topic. Use some of the sentences below to help you create a script for your video.
1. The article "???" was about...In the article it described...The purpose of the article was to...The article made me think about...I wonder...One question I have for the author is...Overall, I thought...

The Great Gatsby group activity documents

1. You will lead the class in an activity.
1. This is our reading and activity schedule.
2. Need to choose an activity? The master list is located here.
3. You must fill out a lesson plan for the activity you present to the class.

Homework:

1. Start the Great Gatsby chapters 6-7 vocabulary list.
2. If you don't read at home you won't finish your book.

Movie for Chapter 8

Big Idea: The American Dream: what is it all for?

Reading: Today we will read for 10 minutes. 

Agenda:

1. We will finish the activity for Chapter 7. 
2. We will watch the movie for chapter 8
3. Work on your Newsela challenge
1. Read at least 10 articles ALL the way through. Read to learn something new.
1. How many articles have I read?
2. Read at least one article from 5 different categories (Kids doesn't count as a category).
3. Write a rhetorical precis for two of the articles. Look back at English Journal #9 for help on writing a rhetorical precis. We wrote one together.
   
4. Take the quiz and pass with at least a 3/4 for four of the articles.
5. Create a flipgrid video that explains what the article is about and your thoughts about the topic. Use some of the sentences below to help you create a script for your video.
1. The article "???" was about...In the article it described...The purpose of the article was to...The article made me think about...I wonder...One question I have for the author is...Overall, I thought...

The Great Gatsby group activity documents

1. You will lead the class in an activity.
1. This is our reading and activity schedule.
2. Need to choose an activity? The master list is located here.
3. You must fill out a lesson plan for the activity you present to the class.

Homework:

1. Start the Great Gatsby chapters 6-7 vocabulary list.
2. If you don't read at home you won't finish your book.

Activity for Chapter 7

Big Idea: The American Dream: what is it all for?

Reading: Today we will read for 10 minutes. You need to finish reading chapter 7 of The Great Gatsby.

Agenda:

1. We will return our textbooks at 1:15 PM.
2. Activity for Chapter 7. We may have to finish the activity tomorrow.
3. Work on your Newsela challenge
1. Read at least 10 articles ALL the way through. Read to learn something new.
2. Read at least one article from 5 different categories (Kids doesn't count as a category).
3. Write a rhetorical precis for two of the articles. Look back at English Journal #9 for help on writing a rhetorical precis. We wrote one together.
   
4. Take the quiz and pass with at least a 3/4 for four of the articles.
5. Create a flipgrid video that explains what the article is about and your thoughts about the topic. Use some of the sentences below to help you create a script for your video.
1. The article "???" was about...In the article it described...The purpose of the article was to...The article made me think about...I wonder...One question I have for the author is...Overall, I thought...

The Great Gatsby group activity documents

1. You will lead the class in an activity.
1. This is our reading and activity schedule.
2. Need to choose an activity? The master list is located here.
3. You must fill out a lesson plan for the activity you present to the class.

Homework:

1. Start the Great Gatsby chapters 6-7 vocabulary list.
2. If you don't read at home you won't finish your book.

Finish reading chapter 7

Big Idea: The American Dream: what is it all for?

Reading: Today we will read for 10 minutes. For the next two weeks, we will be reading nonfiction articles to broaden our horizons. NEWELA code: HZNDZD

Agenda:

1. You will have time to work on your Newsela assignments.
2. Today we will finish reading chapter 7. 
3. Work on your Newsela challenge
1. Read at least 10 articles ALL the way through. Read to learn something new.
2. Read at least one article from 5 different categories (Kids doesn't count as a category).
3. Write a rhetorical precis for two of the articles. Look back at English Journal #9 for help on writing a rhetorical precis. We wrote one together.
   
4. Take the quiz and pass with at least a 3/4 for four of the articles.
5. Create a flipgrid video that explains what the article is about and your thoughts about the topic. Use some of the sentences below to help you create a script for your video.
1. The article "???" was about...In the article it described...The purpose of the article was to...The article made me think about...I wonder...One question I have for the author is...Overall, I thought...

The Great Gatsby group activity documents

1. You will lead the class in an activity.
1. This is our reading and activity schedule.
2. Need to choose an activity? The master list is located here.
3. You must fill out a lesson plan for the activity you present to the class.

Homework:

1. Start the Great Gatsby chapters 6-7 vocabulary list.
2. If you don't read at home you won't finish your book.

Read chapter 7

Big Idea: The American Dream: what is it all for?

Reading: Today we will read for 10 minutes. Your final book review and book are due by Wednesday. For the next two weeks, we will be reading nonfiction articles to broaden our horizons. NEWELA code: HZNDZD

Agenda:

1. Today we will start by reading the first part of chapter 7. It is a long chapter. We will read half the chapter today and the other half on Tuesday.
2. Next, we will finish the video activity for chapter 6.
3. Work on your Newsela challenge
1. Read at least 10 articles ALL the way through. Read to learn something new.
2. Read at least one article from 5 different categories (Kids doesn't count as a category).
3. Write a rhetorical precis for two of the articles. Look back at English Journal #9 for help on writing a rhetorical precis. We wrote one together.
   
4. Take the quiz and pass with at least a 3/4 for four of the articles.
5. Create a flipgrid video that explains what the article is about and your thoughts about the topic. Use some of the sentences below to help you create a script for your video.
1. The article "???" was about...In the article it described...The purpose of the article was to...The article made me think about...I wonder...One question I have for the author is...Overall, I thought...

The Great Gatsby group activity documents

1. You will lead the class in an activity.
1. This is our reading and activity schedule.
2. Need to choose an activity? The master list is located here.
3. You must fill out a lesson plan for the activity you present to the class.

Homework:

1. Start the Great Gatsby chapters 6-7 vocabulary list.
2. If you don't read at home you won't finish your book.

Chapter 6 activity

Big Idea: The American Dream: what is it all for?

Reading: Today we will read for 10 minutes. Your final book review and book are due by Wednesday. For the next two weeks, we will be reading nonfiction articles to broaden our horizons. NEWELA code: HZNDZD

Agenda:

1. Today is the activity for chapter 6.
2. Work on your Newsela challenge
1. Read at least 10 articles ALL the way through. Read to learn something new.
2. Read at least one article from 5 different categories (Kids doesn't count as a category).
3. Write a rhetorical precis for two of the articles. Look back at English Journal #9 for help on writing a rhetorical precis. We wrote one together.
   
4. Take the quiz and pass with at least a 3/4 for four of the articles.
5. Create a flipgrid video that explains what the article is about and your thoughts about the topic. Use some of the sentences below to help you create a script for your video.
1. The article "???" was about...In the article it described...The purpose of the article was to...The article made me think about...I wonder...One question I have for the author is...Overall, I thought...

The Great Gatsby group activity documents

1. You will lead the class in an activity.
1. This is our reading and activity schedule.
2. Need to choose an activity? The master list is located here.
3. You must fill out a lesson plan for the activity you present to the class.

Homework:

1. Start the Great Gatsby chapters 6-7 vocabulary list.
2. If you don't read at home you won't finish your book.

Reading Chapter 6

Big Idea: The American Dream: what is it all for?

Reading: Today we will read for 10 minutes. Your final book review and book are due by Wednesday. For the next two weeks, we will be reading nonfiction articles to broaden our horizons. NEWELA code: HZNDZD

Agenda:

1. We will go in reverse order. We will start by reading chapter 6.
2. Next we will finish watching the movie for chapters 6 and 7 starting at 1:27:05.
3. Work on your Newsela challenge
1. Read at least 10 articles ALL the way through. Read to learn something new.
2. Read at least one article from 5 different categories (Kids doesn't count as a category).
3. Write a rhetorical precis for two of the articles. Look back at English Journal #9 for help on writing a rhetorical precis. We wrote one together.
   
4. Take the quiz and pass with at least a 3/4 for four of the articles.
5. Create a flipgrid video that explains what the article is about and your thoughts about the topic. Use some of the sentences below to help you create a script for your video.
1. The article "???" was about...In the article it described...The purpose of the article was to...The article made me think about...I wonder...One question I have for the author is...Overall, I thought...

The Great Gatsby group activity documents

1. You will lead the class in an activity.
1. This is our reading and activity schedule.
2. Need to choose an activity? The master list is located here.
3. You must fill out a lesson plan for the activity you present to the class.

Homework:

1. Start the Great Gatsby chapters 6-7 vocabulary list.
2. If you don't read at home you won't finish your book.

Crucible Movie for chapters 6 and 7

Big Idea: The American Dream: what is it all for?

Reading: Today we will read for 10 minutes. Your final book review and book are due by Wednesday. For the next two weeks, we will be reading nonfiction articles to broaden our horizons. NEWELA code: HZNDZD

Agenda:

1. I will grade your vocabulary today. This week will be your final vocabulary unit.
2. We will finish the chapter 5 activity. Be respectful and have fun.
3. We will watch the movie for chapters 6 and 7.
4. Work on your Newsela challenge
1. Read at least 10 articles ALL the way through. Read to learn something new.
2. Read at least one article from 5 different categories (Kids doesn't count as a category).
3. Write a rhetorical precis for two of the articles. Look back at English Journal #9 for help on writing a rhetorical precis. We wrote one together.
   
4. Take the quiz and pass with at least a 3/4 for four of the articles.
5. Create a flipgrid video that explains what the article is about and your thoughts about the topic. Use some of the sentences below to help you create a script for your video.
1. The article "???" was about...In the article it described...The purpose of the article was to...The article made me think about...I wonder...One question I have for the author is...Overall, I thought...

The Great Gatsby group activity documents

1. You will lead the class in an activity.
1. This is our reading and activity schedule.
2. Need to choose an activity? The master list is located here.
3. You must fill out a lesson plan for the activity you present to the class.

Homework:

1. Start the Great Gatsby chapters 6-7 vocabulary list.
2. If you don't read at home you won't finish your book.

Chapter 5 activity

Big Idea: The American Dream: what is it all for?

Reading: Today we will read for 10 minutes. Your final book review and book are due by Wednesday. For the next two weeks, we will be reading nonfiction articles to broaden our horizons. NEWELA code: HZNDZD

Agenda:

1. I will grade your vocabulary today. This week will be your final vocabulary unit.
2. Chapter 5 activity. Be respectful and have fun.
3. Work on your Newsela challenge
1. Read at least 10 articles ALL the way through. Read to learn something new.
2. Read at least one article from 5 different categories (Kids doesn't count as a category).
3. Write a rhetorical precis for two of the articles. Look back at English Journal #9 for help on writing a rhetorical precis. We wrote one together.
   
4. Take the quiz and pass with at least a 3/4 for two of the articles.
5. Create a flipgrid video that explains what the article is about and your thoughts about the topic. Use some of the sentences below to help you create a script for your video.
1. The article "???" was about...In the article it described...The purpose of the article was to...The article made me think about...I wonder...One question I have for the author is...Overall, I thought...

The Great Gatsby group activity documents

1. You will lead the class in an activity.
1. This is our reading and activity schedule.
2. Need to choose an activity? The master list is located here.
3. You must fill out a lesson plan for the activity you present to the class.

Homework:

1. Start the Great Gatsby chapters 6-7 vocabulary list.
2. If you don't read at home you won't finish your book.

Finishing chapter 4 and reading chapter 5

Big Idea: The American Dream: what is it all for?

Reading: Today we will read for 10 minutes. Your next book review will be on May 17th.

Agenda:

1. Today we will finish the activity for Chapter 4. Be respectful and have fun. If you are absent you will have to see me to make up the Quizizz we took today.
2. We will also read chapter 5 in preparation for Monday's activity.

The Great Gatsby group activity documents

1. You will lead the class in an activity.
1. This is our reading and activity schedule.
2. Need to choose an activity? The master list is located here.
3. You must fill out a lesson plan for the activity you present to the class.

Homework:

1. Start the Great Gatsby chapters 2-3 vocabulary list.
2. If you don't read at home you won't finish your book.

Chapter 4 Activity

Big Idea: The American Dream: what is it all for?

Reading: Today we will read for 10 minutes. Your next book review will be on May 17th.

Agenda:

1. Fill out the reading progress form.  Only if you didn't fill it out yesterday.
2. I will give you your quiz on Chapter 4 tomorrow. Be ready. It will only be on the last few pages.
3. Today is the activity for Chapter 4. Be respectful and have fun. If you are absent you will have to see me to make up the Quizizz we took today.

The Great Gatsby group activity documents

1. You will lead the class in an activity.
1. This is our reading and activity schedule.
2. Need to choose an activity? The master list is located here.
3. You must fill out a lesson plan for the activity you present to the class.

Homework:

1. Start the Great Gatsby chapters 2-3 vocabulary list.
2. If you don't read at home you won't finish your book.

Reading Chapter 4

Big Idea: The American Dream: what is it all for?

Reading: Today we will read for 10 minutes. Your next book review will be on May 17th.

Agenda:

1. Fill out the reading progress form. 
2. Don't forget to start your new vocabulary. It is located in the homework section.
3. We will finish watching the movie for chapter 5.
4. Finally, we will read chapter 4 of the novel to prepare for tomorrow's activity.

The Great Gatsby group activity documents

1. You will lead the class in an activity.
1. This is our reading and activity schedule.
2. Need to choose an activity? The master list is located here.
3. You must fill out a lesson plan for the activity you present to the class.

Homework:

1. Start the Great Gatsby chapters 2-3 vocabulary list.
2. If you don't read at home you won't finish your book.

Watching the movie

Big Idea: The American Dream: what is it all for?

Reading: Today we will read for 10 minutes. Your next book review will be on May 17th.

Agenda:

1. Don't forget to start your new vocabulary. It is located in the homework section.
2. We will finish the graphic organizer from yesterday. Remember it is located in GOOGLE CLASSROOM. You only need one entry per row.
3. Finally, we will watch the movie for chapters 4 and 5. The lesson plans for chapters 4 and 5 are due tonight at 8PM.

The Great Gatsby group activity documents

1. You will lead the class in an activity.
1. This is our reading and activity schedule.
2. Need to choose an activity? The master list is located here.
3. You must fill out a lesson plan for the activity you present to the class.

Homework:

1. Start the Great Gatsby chapters 2-3 vocabulary list.
2. If you don't read at home you won't finish your book.

Reviewing an important chapter

Big Idea: The American Dream: what is it all for?

Reading: Today we will read for 10 minutes. Your next book review will be on May 17th.

Agenda:

1. Your vocabulary for chapter 2 and 3 is due today.
2. Don't forget to start your new vocabulary. It is located in the homework section.
3. Rumors about Gatsby activity. You will create a fake text message conversation about the rumors people spread about Gatsby. You must use direct quotes from the book.
4. Reading closely: contrast between Gatsby and the people at his party.

The Great Gatsby group activity documents

1. You will lead the class in an activity.
1. This is our reading and activity schedule.
2. Need to choose an activity? The master list is located here.
3. You must fill out a lesson plan for the activity you present to the class.

Homework:

1. Start the Great Gatsby chapters 2-3 vocabulary list.
2. If you don't read at home you won't finish your book.

Chapter 3 Activity

Big Idea: The American Dream: what is it all for?

Reading: Today we will read for 10 minutes. Your next book review will be on May 17th.

Agenda:

1. Don't forget to start your vocabulary. It is located in the homework section.
2. Chapter 3 activity today. I am looking forward to doing something creative!
3. If we have time we will create fake tweets about the rumors circulating about who Gatsby is.

The Great Gatsby group activity documents

1. You will lead the class in an activity.
1. This is our reading and activity schedule.
2. Need to choose an activity? The master list is located here.
3. You must fill out a lesson plan for the activity you present to the class.

Homework:

1. Start the Great Gatsby chapters 2-3 vocabulary list.
2. If you don't read at home you won't finish your book.

Reading Chapter 3

Big Idea: The American Dream: what is it all for?

Reading: Today we will read for 10 minutes. Your next book review will be on May 17th.

Agenda:

1. Fill out the reading progress form.
2. Don't forget to start your vocabulary. It is located in the homework section.
3. Today we will look at some of the projects from chapters 1 and 2.
4. We will read chapter 3 in preparation for tomorrow's activity.

The Great Gatsby group activity documents

1. You will lead the class in an activity.
1. This is our reading and activity schedule.
2. Need to choose an activity? The master list is located here.
3. You must fill out a lesson plan for the activity you present to the class.

Homework:

1. Start the Great Gatsby chapters 2-3 vocabulary list.
2. If you don't read at home you won't finish your book.

Group Activity for Chapter 2

Big Idea: The American Dream: what is it all for?

Reading: Today we will read for 10 minutes. Your next book review will be on May 17th.

Agenda:

1. Don't forget to start your vocabulary. It is located in the homework section.
2. Today Group 1 will lead us through an activity for chapter 2. Be kind. It is always hard to go first.

The Great Gatsby group activity documents

1. You will lead the class in an activity.
1. This is our reading and activity schedule.
2. Need to choose an activity? The master list is located here.
3. You must fill out a lesson plan for the activity you present to the class.

Homework:

1. Start the Great Gatsby chapters 2-3 vocabulary list.
2. If you don't read at home you won't finish your book.

Reading and Watching The Great Gatsby

Big Idea: The American Dream: what is it all for?

Reading: Today we will read for 10 minutes. Your next book review will be on May 17th.

Agenda:

1. We will finish reading chapter 2 of The Great Gatsby.
2. Next, we will watch chapters 2 and 3 of the movie. Start at 13:06 and end at 33:46.
3. Make sure you submit your Booksnaps.

The Great Gatsby group activity documents

1. You will lead the class in an activity.
1. This is our reading and activity schedule.
2. Need to choose an activity? The master list is located here.
3. You must fill out a lesson plan for the activity you present to the class.

Homework:

1. Start the Great Gatsby chapters 2-3 vocabulary list.
2. If you don't read at home you won't finish your book.

Booksnaps and chapter 2

Big Idea: The American Dream: what is it all for?

Reading: Today we will read for 10 minutes. Your next book review will be on May 17th.

Agenda:

1. Don't forget to start your vocabulary. It is located in the homework section.
2. Today, I will lead the first activity: Booksnaps. I created this lesson plan.
1. Booksnaps have three things:
1. a picture of a page of the book
2. emojis, icons, etc.
3. text box
   
2. Watch one of the videos below on how to create a book snap. Each one is about a different tool.
1. Booksnaps with Google Slides
2. Booksnaps with Snapchat
3. Booksnaps with Google Drawings
3. I will assign each one of you a character to focus on.
1. Jordan, Tom, or Daisy.
2. Find a page with an important quote about this person.
3. Create your booksnap.
3. We will read as much as we can of chapter 2.

The Great Gatsby group activity documents

1. You will lead the class in an activity.
1. This is our reading and activity schedule.
2. Need to choose an activity? The master list is located here.
3. You must fill out a lesson plan for the activity you present to the class.

Homework:

1. Start the Great Gatsby chapters 2-3 vocabulary list.
2. If you don't read at home you won't finish your book.

Chapter 1 activity

Big Idea: The American Dream: what is it all for?

Reading: Today we will read for 10 minutes. Your next book review will be on May 17th.

Agenda:

1. Fill out the reading progress form.
2. You will lead the class in an activity.
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.
3. Today, I will lead the first activity: Booksnaps. I created this lesson plan.
1. Booksnaps have three things:
1. a picture of a page of the book
2. emojis, icons, etc.
3. text box
   
2. Watch one of the videos below on how to create a book snap. Each one is about a different tool.
1. Booksnaps with Google Slides
2. Booksnaps with Snapchat
3. Booksnaps with Google Drawings
3. I will assign each one of you a character to focus on.
1. Jordan, Tom, or Daisy.
2. Find a page with an important quote about this person.
3. Create your booksnap.

Homework:

1. First item