Author: cesikkenga
WEDNESDAY APRIL 30
Learning Targets: as a result of today’s class you should be able to
- Analyze the key events from Ch.7
- Know what issues you should be thinking about as you look to the last two chapters.
TUESDAY 4/29/25
Learning targets: as a result of today’s class you should be able to create a map that includes the key events of Ch. 7. (see mapping exercise assignment at classroom).
Monday April 28
LEARNING TARGETS: As a result of today’s class you should be able to
A) Explain what we learn about Gatsby in the rest of Chapter 6
FOR TOMORROW: Read through Ch. 7
Friday, April 25
Learning targets: As a result of today’s class you should be able to
- Explain Gatsby’s origin story
- Explain how Gatsby’s origin story fits in with the idea of “THE WEST” and “THE AMERICAN DREAM”
THURSDAY: APRIL 24
LEARNING TARGETS: As a result of today’s class you should be able to
- Identify symbolism in Ch. 5
- Decide what you think will become of Gatsby and Daisy’s reborn relationship.
FRIDAY MAY 18
As a result of today’s class you should be able to explain
- how Nick/Fitz use tone to let us know how they feel about the party guests
- create a first impression of Gatsby
THURSDAY APRIL 17
TARGETS: As a result of today’s class you should be able to
A) Explain the importance of
- THE VALLEY OF ASHES
- THE EYES OF DR. T.J. ECKLEBURG
b) EXPLAIN WHAT TOM AND MYRTLE SEE IN EACHOTHER
C) EXPLAIN HOW NICK/FITZGERALD USE TONE TO LET US KNOW HOW HE FEELS ABOUT THE PARTY GUESTS
WEDNESDAY APRIL 16
LEARNING TARGETS: As a result of today’s class you should be able to
- Summarize and Analyze the traits of the five main characters (Nick, Tom, Daisy, Jordan Baker, Gatsby) as seen in Ch. 1
- Be able to explain possible meanings of Gatsby’s gesture at the end of Ch. 1.
WEEK OF MARCH 25-APRIL 3
THURSDAY: 35-37
FRIDAY: 38-40
MONDAY: 41-42
WRITING WEEK ( goal: 1 paragraph per day)
WEDNESDAY:
- Use this link to go to MAGIC SCHOOL to get feedback on your intro. Then revise.
- Write your first body paragraph
- Suggested time breakdown: 20 minutes on feedback and revision. 25 minutes on writing new paragraph.
THURSDAY: Use this link to go to Magic School for feedback on body paragraph
FRIDAY: Get Feedback and Revise Body Paragraph 2