Monday, April 6, 2020

Welcome To Your Week: April 6, 2020

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

1. Warming up with Welcome To Your Week; SEND ME YOUR THREE GOOD THINGS!

2. 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.

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