Hello Juniors!
We are almost there! Let's casually hang out and chat today in small groups.
1. Be sure to have out your book and just follow along. If a classmate if discussing a particular theme/motif/symbol jot down their examples and explanations. You can join in, offer your opinion, discuss. Be real.
2. Gatsby Final Prep - Take Notes
HW
* TOMORROW - Gatsby Comprehension Test/Final
* FRIDAY - Closing Socratic Activity on Friday - You must be here to get credit.
Wednesday, June 15, 2016
Tuesday, June 14, 2016
Gatsby Theme/Motifs/Symbols
Hello Juniors!
We are done with "The Great Gatsby". We concluded the film last week and will now revisit the Anticipatory Guide and seek evidence of some of the discussed Themes/Motifs/Symbols we have studied. Please find worthwhile discussion points to bring to our Socratic Seminar.
1. Book Return
2. Partner Scavenger Hunt - Pick a Theme/Motif/Symbol - DUE WEDNESDAY
* Find THREE examples of evidence from THREE different chapters.
* Include the page #, pull the quote/text and explain didactically.
* Find ONE example from chapters 1-3, the other from 4-6, and the last from 7-9.
HW
* Wednesday - Partner Work due - Present to class.
* Thursday - Gatsby Comprehension Test/Final
***Writing Task TBD
* Closing Socratic Activity on Friday - You must be here to get credit.
We are done with "The Great Gatsby". We concluded the film last week and will now revisit the Anticipatory Guide and seek evidence of some of the discussed Themes/Motifs/Symbols we have studied. Please find worthwhile discussion points to bring to our Socratic Seminar.
1. Book Return
2. Partner Scavenger Hunt - Pick a Theme/Motif/Symbol - DUE WEDNESDAY
* Find THREE examples of evidence from THREE different chapters.
* Include the page #, pull the quote/text and explain didactically.
* Find ONE example from chapters 1-3, the other from 4-6, and the last from 7-9.
HW
* Wednesday - Partner Work due - Present to class.
* Thursday - Gatsby Comprehension Test/Final
***Writing Task TBD
* Closing Socratic Activity on Friday - You must be here to get credit.
Monday, June 13, 2016
Concluding Gatsby - Activities, Discussion, Socratic, Assessment
Hello Juniors!
We are done with "The Great Gatsby". We concluded the film last week and will now revisit the Anticipatory Guide and seek evidence of some of the discussed Themes/Motifs/Symbols we have studied. Please find worthwhile discussion points to bring to our Socratic Seminar.
1. Revisit Ancticipatory Guide - Quick Discussion
2. Partner Scavenger Hunt - Pick a Theme/Motif/Symbol
* Find THREE examples of evidence from THREE different chapters.
* Include the page #, pull the quote/text and explain didactically.
* Find ONE example from chapters 1-3, the other from 4-6, and the last from 7-9.
HW
Tuesday - Book Return.
* Work day to complete last activity and Socratic Prep
* Socratics on Wednesday
* Gatsby Test/Final on Thursday
* Closing Activity on Friday - You must be here to get credit.
We are done with "The Great Gatsby". We concluded the film last week and will now revisit the Anticipatory Guide and seek evidence of some of the discussed Themes/Motifs/Symbols we have studied. Please find worthwhile discussion points to bring to our Socratic Seminar.
1. Revisit Ancticipatory Guide - Quick Discussion
2. Partner Scavenger Hunt - Pick a Theme/Motif/Symbol
* Find THREE examples of evidence from THREE different chapters.
* Include the page #, pull the quote/text and explain didactically.
* Find ONE example from chapters 1-3, the other from 4-6, and the last from 7-9.
HW
Tuesday - Book Return.
* Work day to complete last activity and Socratic Prep
* Socratics on Wednesday
* Gatsby Test/Final on Thursday
* Closing Activity on Friday - You must be here to get credit.
Wednesday, June 8, 2016
Gatsby - Chapter 7
Hello Juniors!
1. Chapter 7 - Read/Film
2. Chapter 8 - Read
HW
* Notes, Quotes, Themes, Hashtags for Chapters 6,7 - Poster Activity coming soon!
* Socratic on Wednesday
* Gatsby Test/Final on Thursday
* Closing Activity on Friday - You must be here to get credit.
1. Chapter 7 - Read/Film
2. Chapter 8 - Read
HW
* Notes, Quotes, Themes, Hashtags for Chapters 6,7 - Poster Activity coming soon!
* Socratic on Wednesday
* Gatsby Test/Final on Thursday
* Closing Activity on Friday - You must be here to get credit.
Thursday, June 2, 2016
Gatsby - Chapter Six - Class Read
Hello Juniors!
1. Chapter 5 - Poster/Summary
2. Film - Chapters 4,5
3. Read Chapter 6 - we will continue reading in class on Friday
We will do the poster activity again for the remaining chapters - so be ready to do.
This means keep up with Hashtag summaries, important quotes, anticipatory guide, and connections to themes/motifs/symbols.
1. Chapter 5 - Poster/Summary
2. Film - Chapters 4,5
3. Read Chapter 6 - we will continue reading in class on Friday
We will do the poster activity again for the remaining chapters - so be ready to do.
This means keep up with Hashtag summaries, important quotes, anticipatory guide, and connections to themes/motifs/symbols.
Tuesday, May 31, 2016
Chapter Activities - Group Time! Work, Discuss, Present!
Hello Juniors!
Let's use our time well today. Engage with one another and discuss the novel as best as you can. Interact when it is possible, use your resources, and learn together. If you are not caught up with your reading, this is a wonderful way to find your way back into the text!!! Take advantage.
1. You will be assigned a group. Together you will figure out your best approach to teaching us YOUR chapter. Below are a list of activities. You must complete them all - however you can use the WILD CARD activity and substitute one the activities. You will then present the information to the class. Everyone in your group must explain an aspect of your poster to the class.
2. You will take notes on every other chapter that is presented. This is your exit slip.
Activities to Complete:
* Five Hashtag summaries
* Two pieces of text - include page # and explanation of each quote
* Reference to ONE or more themes found on the Anticipatory Guide
* Explain of either ONE theme/motif/symbol found in your chapter. Mention the page #
* Illustrations - Person, Place, Thing/Symbol
***WILD CARD - substitute one of these activities and as a group complete a Shrink Lit
EC
* Poetry Slam 7th period - Make sure to get permission from your 7th period teacher.
*LE TONIGHT at 8 pm. $5 cover. Queen Bees. Get there early - 6 pm and come have some pizza!
Let's use our time well today. Engage with one another and discuss the novel as best as you can. Interact when it is possible, use your resources, and learn together. If you are not caught up with your reading, this is a wonderful way to find your way back into the text!!! Take advantage.
1. You will be assigned a group. Together you will figure out your best approach to teaching us YOUR chapter. Below are a list of activities. You must complete them all - however you can use the WILD CARD activity and substitute one the activities. You will then present the information to the class. Everyone in your group must explain an aspect of your poster to the class.
2. You will take notes on every other chapter that is presented. This is your exit slip.
Activities to Complete:
* Five Hashtag summaries
* Two pieces of text - include page # and explanation of each quote
* Reference to ONE or more themes found on the Anticipatory Guide
* Explain of either ONE theme/motif/symbol found in your chapter. Mention the page #
* Illustrations - Person, Place, Thing/Symbol
***WILD CARD - substitute one of these activities and as a group complete a Shrink Lit
EC
* Poetry Slam 7th period - Make sure to get permission from your 7th period teacher.
*LE TONIGHT at 8 pm. $5 cover. Queen Bees. Get there early - 6 pm and come have some pizza!
Wednesday, May 25, 2016
Class Activity and Gatsby - Reading Time/Film
Hello Juniors
1. Stay With Me - Activities
2. Gatsby Reading Time - Chapters 1-5 by Tuesday 5/31
#Gatsby - Twitter Summaries for Chapters 1-5.
3. Movie Time
Homework
* Gatsby Reading and Activities. Reading Quiz that will cover Chapters 1-5 * #Gatsby - Twitter
* #Gatsby Activities - Work Check. Credit/No Credit
1. Stay With Me - Activities
2. Gatsby Reading Time - Chapters 1-5 by Tuesday 5/31
#Gatsby - Twitter Summaries for Chapters 1-5.
3. Movie Time
Homework
* Gatsby Reading and Activities. Reading Quiz that will cover Chapters 1-5 * #Gatsby - Twitter
* #Gatsby Activities - Work Check. Credit/No Credit
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