Thursday Fishbowl Prep: April 23, 2020

Focus: How do we prepare for a thoughtful discussion on Chapter 6 of The Great Gatsby?

1. Optional: Warming up with some optional vocabulary fun!

• Having trouble understanding what Fitzgerald is talking about? No problem! Let's get you a 1920s vocabulary, old sport.

• Click on this to join our Quizlet class: https://quizlet.com/join/bBFSDXaRS

• Practice the vocabulary lists for Gatsby, and I will happily give you credit in Infinite Campus! Plus, you'll have an easier time understanding The Great Gatsby!

2. Required: Reading and journalling on The Great Gatsby, Ch 6

• Cole, Colin, and Ben: Please prepare a Chapter 6 syllabus by Friday.

• Everyone: Make sure you post your Chapter 6 journal before class on Friday.

• Join us Friday at 2:30 for a live discussion of Chapter 6.

Weekly Tasks To Accomplish by Friday:

REQUIRED:

• Read Chapter 6 of The Great Gatsby.
• Post to your blog your journal on Chapter 6.
• Join our live discussion at 2:30 on Friday.

OPTIONAL:

• Watch the grammar screencasts and take the quizzes.
• Complete the 5-minute Wednesday Creative Write.
• Practice the Gatsby vocabulary words on Quizlet.