Entering the World of Gatsby: March 10, 2020

Focus: What important dynamics does Fitzgerald establish in Chapter 1?

1. Warming up with our Valentine of the Day and Grammar You Must Know #8 "Quiz"

2. Interviewing your partner's understanding of Chapter 1

• Understanding the basics of Chapter 1 with a partner interview

• Rereading the last page of Chapter 1 and brainstorming possible symbols as a class

3. Introducing journal options for Gatsby and composing your Chapter 1 entry; signing up for Fishbowl Discussions

4. Wrapping up our first edition of "In Other News..."

HW:

Please see your Google docs for my detailed feedback; make revisions and see me for a conference if you'd like more help.

1. WEDNESDAY: Bring your Gatsby book to class for reading time.

2. THURSDAY: Finish reading Chapter 2 (no Sparknotes--just old-fashioned reading); complete your journal entry before class to prepare for fishbowl.

Thursday, March 12--Tuesday, March 17: PRINT and turn in your critical review final drafts.