FIRST DAY SECOND SEMESTER:

LEARNING TARGETS: By the end of class you should be able to

1. Navigate this website
2. Summarize what is coming second semester
3. IF WE HAVE TIME: Define and give examples of
   1. Dramatic Irony
   2. Situational Irony
   3. Verbal Irony

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LEARNING TARGETS:  By the end of class you should be able to

1.  Define the following terms in your own words
   1. SYMBOLISM
   2. TONE
2. Be able to evaluate how Fitzgerald uses SYMBOLISM AND TONE to develop meaning in Ch. 2 of Gatsby.

1. VOCAB WARMUP

1. Vocab Warmup do slides  7-11  https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1qb8IB7haz1uU_BSRIPJV5LvRB2zjaXyO4LIPvbGDvvs/edit?usp=sharing
2. In class we did a handout on ch. 1 that forced us to think about setting and characters

1. Be able to explain the basics of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s background/biography and identify characters and event early in the novel that are drawn from that experience.

2. Be able to explain and analyze the basic characters/setting of “Gatsby”
–Difference between old/new money and East/West Egg.

In Class

1. Vocab Warmup: Unit 8 Slides 2-6  
2. Intro Lecture:  F. Scott Fitzgerald and The Great Gatsby
3. Distribute Gatsby Books
4. Read Ch. 1 Aloud

HOMEWORK:  Finish Chapter 1 if we don’t finish it in class

Next Class:  (vocab warmup, activity on ch. 1 (Character Scouting Reports), Read Ch. 2

LEARNING TARGETS: As a result of today’s class you should be able to

1. Explain the key events of Chapters 5 and 6 of OF MICE AND MEN (and what they mean)
2. Explain the format of the vocab quiz and what you will be required to do.
3. Know where to find the key things you need to know for the Literary Essay.

Learning Targets: As a result of today’s class you should be able to

1. Explain the main action of chapter 4 of “Of Mice and Men”
2. Explain how the ideas of chapter 4 fit in with Steinbeck’s theme/purpose for writing the book.
3. Find quotes from the chapter that tie in to the theme.

In class activities

1. Vocab Warmup (see classroom)
2. QUESTIONS AND DISCUSSION: CHAPTER 4
3. Handout Chapter 4 (we’ll add quotes to the back)
4. Reading time: HOMEWORK IS TO FINISH THE NOVEL by MONDAY 2/15

LEARNING TARGETS: As a result of today’s class you should be able to

1. Define, in your own words, THE AMERICAN DREAM as well as consider other definitions.
2. Explain the key plot points from Chapter 3
3. Be able to tie the plot points from Chapter 3 to larger thematic ideas (What is Steinbeck trying to do?)

Semester 2, Day 5

LEARNING TARGETS: As a result of today’s class you should be able to:

• Give a general overview of conditions on the ranch
• Give a “scouting report” for each of the new characters we meet in Ch. 2

In class:

1. Vocab Warm up
2. Questions/Answers/Discussion
3. Handout
4. HOMEWORK: READ THREE

 

LEARNING TARGETS:  AS A RESULT OF TODAYS CLASS YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO

• Analyze the key events of chapter 1 including
  • Setting
  • Characterization
  • Any foreshadowing

SCHEDULE

• GOOD THINGS
• QUESTIONS
• HANDOUT:  CHAPTER 1
• HOMEWORK:  READ CHAPTER 2 for next class(if Monday is a snow day, Read 3 as well before your next class)

LEARNING TARGETS: AS A RESULT OF TODAYS LESSON YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO

• Correctly pronounce the UNIT 7 VOCAB WORDS
• Explain the concept of “COMMUNISM” and the basic ideas of Karl Marx
• Explain at least two key elements from John Steinbeck’s early life
• Be able to summarize the major events and happenings of Chapter 1 in OF MICE AND MEN