Ghost Towns: April 7, 2020

Focus: What conflicts and tensions are on the rise in The Great Gatsby?

1. Warming up with an OPTIONAL creative writing to process the quarantine: Ghost Towns

2. Wrapping up loose ends from yesterday:

• Watching my screencast on Grammar You Must Know #9: Apostrophes

• Optional: Take this quiz on apostrophes (it's totally open-note, open-collaboration--no way to cheat). It's just a way to... 

• (1) Improve your grammar a bit, for standardized tests and life in general.

• (2) Raise your grade.

3. Reading and journalling on The Great Gatsby, Chapter 4

• Delaney, Jimmy, and Jesus : Please prepare a Chapter 4 syllabus by Friday.

• Everyone: Make sure you post your Chapter 4 journal before class on Friday.

• Join us Friday at 2:30 for a live discussion of Chapter 4.

Weekly Tasks To Accomplish by Friday:

REQUIRED:

• Read Chapter 4 of The Great Gatsby.
• Post to your blog your journal on Chapter 4.
• Join our live discussion at 2:30 (click here if you need the updated Fishbowl Sign-up).

OPTIONAL:

• Watch the screencast on Grammar #9: Apostrophes.
• Take the quiz on Grammar #9: Apostrophes.
• Complete the 5-minute Wednesday Creative Write.