3/30/10
Homework Questions
The questions that you have to answer for homework are on the handout that I distributed in class on Friday. Please do not lose this because it contains questions for each chapter that we will be working on throughout the unit.
3/28/10
Friday
In Class
Today we did an author study on J.D. Salinger by reading his obituary from the NY Times and we also read an article from Time magazine about the text and why it was banned. The Catcher in the Rye was distributed.
Homework
Read and annotate the first two chapters in the text. Answer the 10 questions that pertain to these 2 chapters. If you were absent on Friday is is your responsibility to get your hands on the text and read the chapters so we can all be on the same page when we come back from the break. Enjoy!
Today we did an author study on J.D. Salinger by reading his obituary from the NY Times and we also read an article from Time magazine about the text and why it was banned. The Catcher in the Rye was distributed.
Homework
Read and annotate the first two chapters in the text. Answer the 10 questions that pertain to these 2 chapters. If you were absent on Friday is is your responsibility to get your hands on the text and read the chapters so we can all be on the same page when we come back from the break. Enjoy!
3/25/10
Thursday
In Class
Today we finished the rest of the Analysis handout on "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock".
Homework
Out of the poets we studied the past few days, which one is your favorite and why? Provide evidence from their poetry, for example: their writing style and what they wrote about. Which poet did you like the least and why? 3 paragrpahs, do your best to please type it up.
Today we finished the rest of the Analysis handout on "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock".
Homework
Out of the poets we studied the past few days, which one is your favorite and why? Provide evidence from their poetry, for example: their writing style and what they wrote about. Which poet did you like the least and why? 3 paragrpahs, do your best to please type it up.
3/24/10
Wednesday
In Class
We read T.S. Elliot's "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock". In groups, students worked on 1-5 on the analysis handout.
Homework
Answer 6-12 on the analysis handout. If you still owe The Great Gatsby, please bring it in tomorrow. If you lost it the price is $8.05. I need either the book or the money in order to be able to give you Catcher in the Rye for the break.
We read T.S. Elliot's "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock". In groups, students worked on 1-5 on the analysis handout.
Homework
Answer 6-12 on the analysis handout. If you still owe The Great Gatsby, please bring it in tomorrow. If you lost it the price is $8.05. I need either the book or the money in order to be able to give you Catcher in the Rye for the break.
3/23/10
A note from Ms. Bryant
Hey Kiddos!!!
I just saw this photo of Obama's speech and thought of you guys - good writing never happens in a first draft, and is always about revision!
I hope everyone is doing fantastically and behaving like the wonderful mature and college-bound students you are. I'm a little concerned about some recent grades. Remember, if you feel like you're having difficulty, please attend Lunch and Learn or SOS for extra help! I hope you enjoyed Gatsby, and I KNOW you are going to like Catcher in the Rye - have fun!!!
Have a wonderful and relaxing long spring break. Cam and I will be by for a visit when you get back.
Be good!
Ms. B
I just saw this photo of Obama's speech and thought of you guys - good writing never happens in a first draft, and is always about revision!
I hope everyone is doing fantastically and behaving like the wonderful mature and college-bound students you are. I'm a little concerned about some recent grades. Remember, if you feel like you're having difficulty, please attend Lunch and Learn or SOS for extra help! I hope you enjoyed Gatsby, and I KNOW you are going to like Catcher in the Rye - have fun!!!
Have a wonderful and relaxing long spring break. Cam and I will be by for a visit when you get back.
Be good!
Ms. B
3/22/10
Monday
In Class
Today we discussed Dorothy Parker and three of her poems. Then a KWL chart was distributed to begin work on Langston Hughes and the Harlem Renaissance.
Homework
Fill in the third column of the KWL chart with three facts about Langston Hughes and three facts about the Harlem Renaissance.
Today we discussed Dorothy Parker and three of her poems. Then a KWL chart was distributed to begin work on Langston Hughes and the Harlem Renaissance.
Homework
Fill in the third column of the KWL chart with three facts about Langston Hughes and three facts about the Harlem Renaissance.
3/18/10
Thursday
In Class
Today we began a mini unit on poetry, starting with William Carlos Williams and Imagist poetry. We read "The Red Wheelbarrow" and "This Is Just To Say" with discussion on both pieces.
Homework
Create your own Imagist poem, modelling it after what we read in class. Remember, Williams wrote poetry based on what he observed around him. Length should be 3 stanzas, 4 lines in each.
Today we began a mini unit on poetry, starting with William Carlos Williams and Imagist poetry. We read "The Red Wheelbarrow" and "This Is Just To Say" with discussion on both pieces.
Homework
Create your own Imagist poem, modelling it after what we read in class. Remember, Williams wrote poetry based on what he observed around him. Length should be 3 stanzas, 4 lines in each.
3/16/10
Tuesday
In Class
Review for The Great Gatsby exam.
Homework
Study for the exam!!! Bring in The Great Gatsby to be collected.
Review for The Great Gatsby exam.
Homework
Study for the exam!!! Bring in The Great Gatsby to be collected.
3/15/10
Monday
In class
Post reading discussion on The Great Gatsby
Homework
What are your opinions of The Great Gatsby, specifically Jay Gatsby, now that you have finished the novel and read the NY Times article? What is your definition of "great"? Was Gatsby "great"? Why or why not? 3 paragraphs
PS: DON'T FORGET TO BRING IN YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER IN ORDER TO REGISTER FOR HUNTER NEXT YEAR. WE WILL GO THROUGH THE REGISTRATION PROCESS IN THE FIRST 10 MINUTES OF CLASS.
Post reading discussion on The Great Gatsby
Homework
What are your opinions of The Great Gatsby, specifically Jay Gatsby, now that you have finished the novel and read the NY Times article? What is your definition of "great"? Was Gatsby "great"? Why or why not? 3 paragraphs
PS: DON'T FORGET TO BRING IN YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER IN ORDER TO REGISTER FOR HUNTER NEXT YEAR. WE WILL GO THROUGH THE REGISTRATION PROCESS IN THE FIRST 10 MINUTES OF CLASS.
3/12/10
Friday
In Class
Debate over which characters are "guilty" and which characters are "innocent".
Homework
Read closely and annotate the NY Times article distributed in class "Gatsby's Green Light Beckons a New Set of Strivers". From the article, do you agree or disagree with what these students were saying about the American Dream and the green light? (1 paragraph). Write and describe what your "green light" is and how you plan to achieve it (1 paragraph).
*Link for the article: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/17/education/17gatsby.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=Gatsby. Click on the link or copy and paste it in your browser to find the article. If this does not work go to nytimes. com and in the search box write the title of the article, "Gatsby's Green Light Beckons a New Set of Strivers". There should be no excuses on Monday on why you are not prepared.
Debate over which characters are "guilty" and which characters are "innocent".
Homework
Read closely and annotate the NY Times article distributed in class "Gatsby's Green Light Beckons a New Set of Strivers". From the article, do you agree or disagree with what these students were saying about the American Dream and the green light? (1 paragraph). Write and describe what your "green light" is and how you plan to achieve it (1 paragraph).
*Link for the article: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/17/education/17gatsby.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=Gatsby. Click on the link or copy and paste it in your browser to find the article. If this does not work go to nytimes. com and in the search box write the title of the article, "Gatsby's Green Light Beckons a New Set of Strivers". There should be no excuses on Monday on why you are not prepared.
3/11/10
Thursday
In Class
Today we finished our discussion on themes in The Great Gatsby and Chapter 8. we began to discuss Chapter 9. Each student was assigned a character for homework.
Homework
Answer the following questions as they pertain to the character you were assigned in class.
Gatsby ("steals" a man's wife from him, for a while; hit and run in his car)
Daisy (cheater; murderer)
Tom (womanizer; abuser; cheater)
Jordan (guilty by association; knows about all affairs)
Nick (withholds information; hangs out with the wrong crowd)
Myrtle (adulterer; runs into traffic)
Wilson (locks up wife; doesn’t give wife enough attention/money)
*Why does this character deserve our sympathy? Why are the other characters the "guilty" ones? Be sure to develop a strong argument to convince each other. 2 paragraphs
*TIP: PRETEND YOU ARE THIS CHARACTER'S LAWYER. YOU HAVE TO PRESENT A STRONG ARGUMENT TO PROVE THAT THEY ARE INNOCENT OF THE "CRIMES" THEY HAVE COMMITTED.
Today we finished our discussion on themes in The Great Gatsby and Chapter 8. we began to discuss Chapter 9. Each student was assigned a character for homework.
Homework
Answer the following questions as they pertain to the character you were assigned in class.
Gatsby ("steals" a man's wife from him, for a while; hit and run in his car)
Daisy (cheater; murderer)
Tom (womanizer; abuser; cheater)
Jordan (guilty by association; knows about all affairs)
Nick (withholds information; hangs out with the wrong crowd)
Myrtle (adulterer; runs into traffic)
Wilson (locks up wife; doesn’t give wife enough attention/money)
*Why does this character deserve our sympathy? Why are the other characters the "guilty" ones? Be sure to develop a strong argument to convince each other. 2 paragraphs
*TIP: PRETEND YOU ARE THIS CHARACTER'S LAWYER. YOU HAVE TO PRESENT A STRONG ARGUMENT TO PROVE THAT THEY ARE INNOCENT OF THE "CRIMES" THEY HAVE COMMITTED.
3/10/10
Wednesday
In class
Today we we worked in groups to answer questions pertaining to Chapter 8. We also discussed themes in these same groups and recorded our findings on chart paper.
Homework
Read Chapter 9 and annotate every 4 pages.
Today we we worked in groups to answer questions pertaining to Chapter 8. We also discussed themes in these same groups and recorded our findings on chart paper.
Homework
Read Chapter 9 and annotate every 4 pages.
3/9/10
Tuesday
In Class
We pieced together a time line from chapter 7. We also generated a list of themes that pertain to The Great Gatsby.
Homework
Read chapter 8 and annotate every 4 pages. No written homework.
We pieced together a time line from chapter 7. We also generated a list of themes that pertain to The Great Gatsby.
Homework
Read chapter 8 and annotate every 4 pages. No written homework.
3/8/10
Monday
In Class
We discussed who Trimalchio was and why Ftztgerald compared him to Gatsby, using a handout with background on Trimalchio and 7 discussion questions.
Homework
Write a three paragraph reflection on the turn of events in chapters 5, 6, and 7 (with minimal summary). Focus on the issue of class distinction (this is where you reflect) because it is an important theme throughout the book. What are your thoughts (more reflection) about class distinctions, even amongst the rich in The Great Gatsby? Include quotes from these 3 chapters to support your opinion.
We discussed who Trimalchio was and why Ftztgerald compared him to Gatsby, using a handout with background on Trimalchio and 7 discussion questions.
Homework
Write a three paragraph reflection on the turn of events in chapters 5, 6, and 7 (with minimal summary). Focus on the issue of class distinction (this is where you reflect) because it is an important theme throughout the book. What are your thoughts (more reflection) about class distinctions, even amongst the rich in The Great Gatsby? Include quotes from these 3 chapters to support your opinion.
3/5/10
Friday
In Class
Today we worked in groups to answer 3 discussion questions pertaining to Chapter 6. After reviewing our answers we worked on a character map on James Gatz.
Homework
Read and annotate chapter 7. No written homework.
Today we worked in groups to answer 3 discussion questions pertaining to Chapter 6. After reviewing our answers we worked on a character map on James Gatz.
Homework
Read and annotate chapter 7. No written homework.
3/4/10
Thursday
In Class
Today we finished our discussion from Tuesday's class; the character analysis chart. Then we discussed the relevance of time in The Great Gatsby.
Homework
Read chapter 6 and annotate every 4 pages. Answer the following questions in complete sentences.
1. How truthful was Gatsby when he relayed his life story to Nick in Chapter 4? Why does he reveal the truth about Jay Gatz now and what is that truth?
2. Who was Dan Cody and what influence did he have on Gatsby?
3. Why didn’t Tom and Daisy quite fit in at Gatsby’s party and why did they find it loathsome?
4. According to Nick, what does Gatsby ultimately want from Daisy?
Today we finished our discussion from Tuesday's class; the character analysis chart. Then we discussed the relevance of time in The Great Gatsby.
Homework
Read chapter 6 and annotate every 4 pages. Answer the following questions in complete sentences.
1. How truthful was Gatsby when he relayed his life story to Nick in Chapter 4? Why does he reveal the truth about Jay Gatz now and what is that truth?
2. Who was Dan Cody and what influence did he have on Gatsby?
3. Why didn’t Tom and Daisy quite fit in at Gatsby’s party and why did they find it loathsome?
4. According to Nick, what does Gatsby ultimately want from Daisy?
3/2/10
Tuesday
In Class
The first few minutes were dedicated to a surprise quiz on the first 4 chapters of The Great Gatsby. The class was divided into 8 groups. Each group was assigned a character in which they had to describe his/her physical and personality traits and provide evidence. Each group had to also supply us with the connectons this character has to others in the novel. Once finished with that, we had to answer 2 questions pertaining to Chapter 4.
Homework
Read and annotate Chapter 5. Write a journal entry from Daisy’s point of view. What do you think are her feelings about Tom’s affair with Myrtle (even though she doesn’t exactly know who Myrtle is)? Is she in denial? How does she feel about Gatsby? Make a prediction on what you think she will do as the novel progresses, in terms of her marriage. 3 paragraphs, double-spaced
The first few minutes were dedicated to a surprise quiz on the first 4 chapters of The Great Gatsby. The class was divided into 8 groups. Each group was assigned a character in which they had to describe his/her physical and personality traits and provide evidence. Each group had to also supply us with the connectons this character has to others in the novel. Once finished with that, we had to answer 2 questions pertaining to Chapter 4.
Homework
Read and annotate Chapter 5. Write a journal entry from Daisy’s point of view. What do you think are her feelings about Tom’s affair with Myrtle (even though she doesn’t exactly know who Myrtle is)? Is she in denial? How does she feel about Gatsby? Make a prediction on what you think she will do as the novel progresses, in terms of her marriage. 3 paragraphs, double-spaced
3/1/10
Monday
In Class
Today we worked with a partner and answered four questions pertaining to Chapter 3. Then we came together as a class and reviewed the answers.
Homework
Read Chapter 4 and annotate at least every 4 papges. No writing assignment. If you are behind on the assignments, seize this oppotunity to make them up!
Today we worked with a partner and answered four questions pertaining to Chapter 3. Then we came together as a class and reviewed the answers.
Homework
Read Chapter 4 and annotate at least every 4 papges. No writing assignment. If you are behind on the assignments, seize this oppotunity to make them up!
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