Thursday Fishbowl Prep: April 30, 2020

Focus: How do we prepare for a thoughtful discussion on Chapter 7 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, 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.