Tuesday, April 28, 2020

Thank You: April 28, 2020


Focus: What is quarantine offering us that we're grateful for? How do we use our time meaningfully?

1. Optional: Warming up with a creative quarantine writing exercise, created by yours truly

2. Required: Reading and journalling on The Great Gatsby, Chapter 7; it's longer, crazier, and more violent than all the other chapters, so what are you waiting for? Start reading!
  • AJ, Ryan, and Reece: Please prepare a Chapter 7 syllabus by Friday.
  • Everyone: Make sure you post your Chapter 7 journal before class on Friday.
  • Join us Friday at 2:30 for a live discussion of Chapter 7.
Weekly Tasks To Accomplish by Friday:

REQUIRED:
  • Read Chapter 7 of The Great Gatsby.
  • Post to your blog your journal on Chapter 7.
  • Join our live discussion at 2:30 (click here if you need the updated Fishbowl Sign-up).
OPTIONAL:
  • Watch the screencasts on Grammar #9 and/or Grammar #10.
  • Take the grammar quizzes.
  • Try out the quarantine creative writings / mental health exercises posted on Tuesdays.
  • Complete the 5-minute Wednesday Creative Write.
  • Practice the Gatsby vocabulary words on Quizlet.

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