Thursday, May 16, 2019

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.

    Wednesday, May 15, 2019

    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.

      Tuesday, May 14, 2019

      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.

        Monday, May 13, 2019

        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.

          Friday, May 10, 2019

          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.