LEARNING TARGETS: by the end of class you will be able to

• List your THREE double jeopardy projects for this semester
• Write a short thesis analyzing what experts have said about the habits of successful students.
• Be able to explain the weekly reflection sheets.

AGENDA FOR TODAY

1. Go over exam
   1. You will have a chance to argue any answers where you have a disagreement.
2. Introduce second semester
   1. Four Units
      1. Literary Timeline Unit :  ASSESSMENT: Test w/ timed writing  (not Double Jeopardy)
      2. NOVEL: The Great Gatsby:
         • ASSESSMENT: Literary Analysis Essay (may be timed writing).  DOUBLE JEOPARDY!
      3. NOVEL:  Of Mice and Men 
         1.  ASSESSMENT:
            • TEST:
            • Literary Essay (may be timed writing) DOUBLE JEOPARDY.  
      4. RESEARCH
         • ASSESSMENT: in a small group, you will research an author and produce:
           • A research paper with proper citations and MLA works-cited page.
           • A short presentation to the class about your author.
         • THE COMBINED SCORES OF THESE PRODUCTS ARE DOUBLE JEOPARDY
3. Begin discussion of the habits of successful students (If nothing else, I plan to design this semester in such a way that you learn how to be a student).
   • This list of habits of effective students is adapted from one that was created for a private school known for creating successful students.
   • HOW TO SUCCEED IN COLLEGE