Chapter 5 Quiz & Class Divisions Quiz

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Before we begin chapter 6 of The Great Gatsby please take the quiz on Chapter 5 and the Class Divisions Quiz.  (You completed Chapter 5 questions for homework and may use them on the quiz).  After you have completed the quizzes, please copy Chapter 6 questions into your ENGLISH JOURNAL.

NOTE:  Your assignment on "Class and the American Dream" is due

 CHAPTER 5 QUIZ:    Chapter 5 Quiz

CLASS DIVISIONS QUIZ:     Class Divisions Quiz

 CHAPTER 6 QUESTIONS
1.  What is Gatsby's real history?  Where is he from and what is his name?
2.  What did Dan Cody do for Gatsby?
3.  What is the significance of the scene with the Sloane's and Tom who stop by Gatsby's for a drink?
4.  What is Daisy's opinion of Gatsby's party?  How does this affect him?
5.  What does Gatsby want from Daisy?
6.  Record a line from the last two pages of Chapter 6 that is especially meaningful.  Explain its meaning/significance.
 

The Great Gatsby, Chapter 5

 NOTE:  Assignment on "Class and the American Dream" is due tomorrow.  There will be a quiz on the article.

We will begin Chapter 5 of The Great Gatsby right away -- please be ready to begin!  

Complete chapter 5 questions for homework.  Quiz on Chapter 5 tomorrow.  Finish reading chapter 5 for homework. 

The Great Gatsby, Chapter 4 & 5

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1.  We will begin reading right away -- Complete questions for chapter 4.
 2.   Chapter 4 Quiz  

3.  Copy Chapter 5 questions into your English Journal:

    

Chapter 5 Questions

1.  Describe the meeting between Gatsby and Daisy.

2.  How long did it take Gatsby to make the money to buy the mansion?

3.  What did Gatsby do to impress Daisy?

4.  What had the green light on the dock meant to Gatsby?

5.  What does the following line mean:  "The vitality of his illusion had gone beyond Daisy -- beyond everything."

NOTE:  The assignment on "Class and the American Dream" is due Thursday.  There will be a quiz on the article. 

The Great Gatsby, Chapter 4

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1. Reading -- Please read quietly while your netbooks are warming up . . . . at the bell.

2.  Please go to the following link for a quiz on Chapter 3 of The Great Gatsby:  Chapter 3 Quiz
      
3.  Please copy Chapter 4 questions into your ENGLISH JOURNAL and complete for homework:

 Chapter 4 of The Great Gatsby

1.  What irony is conveyed in the first two paragraphs of Chapter 4?

2.  Who is Klipspringer?

3.  What does Gatsby tell Nick about himself?

4.   What "matter" did Gatsby have Jordan Baker discuss with Nick?
5.  Who is Wolfshiem?
6.  What does Wolfshiem tell Nick about Gatsby?
7.  What is an interesting detail about Wolfshiem?
8.  What does Jordan tell Nick about Daisy, Gatsby, and Tom?
9.  A line that describes Gatsby: _________________________________________
10.  A line that describes Gatsby: ________________________________________
    
 4.  Article of the Week #15 
     This assignment is due Thursday.  There will also be a quiz on the article on Thursday.  Explain the author's point and the extent to which you agree or disagree.  Also, explain how the article relates to Gatsby.  (You are also receiving a hard copy).

EAP Test

EAP Test Today

(Early Assessment Program -- a test of your college readiness in reading and writing)

 Please be ready to listen to instructions at the bell.  This test should take the entire period.  Do the best that you can.  If you finish before the end of the period, please take out your reading -- either The Great Gatsby or your selected independent reading.  Please allow a quiet environment for ALL students to finish the test.  You will receive class credit for completing this test.

At the top of your answer document print:
*Your name
* My name (Baltrushes)
* School (Point Loma High School)
* District (San Diego Unified School District)

NOTE: You do not need to bubble in anything except #4 for the Version number.

The Great Gatsby -- Chapter 3

We will not be using the netbooks today. 

Independent Reading -- Please have your copy of The Great Gatsby out and begin quiet reading at the bell  for credit.

NOTE:  EAP Test tomorrow.  You will have the entire period to write.  Since some of you will finish before others, it is important to have a quiet activity.  Please have your copy of The Great Gatsby to read when you complete the test.

We will finish reading Chapter 3 today -- please complete the questions for homework.  




 

Chapter Two Quiz

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At the bell, please begin class with some quiet reading.  Thank you to those who do this everyday with no reminder -- I really do appreciate your positive response.

You may refer to your questions for chapter two for help on the quiz:         Chapter Two Quiz 

When you have completed the quiz, please copy Chapter 3 questions into your ENGLISH JOURNAL and quietly begin reading Chapter 3. 

Chapter 3 Questions

1.  Describe Gatsby's wealth.  What are some of the things that represent wealth?
2.  What kind of people come to Gatsby's parties?
3.  Why did Nick Carraway go to the party?
4.  How does Nick meet Gatsby?
5.  What are some of the stories about Gatsby?
6.  Is Gatsby a "phony"?
7.  What is the contrast between Gatsby and his party? 
8.  Describe Nick's relationship with Jordan.
9.  A line that caught my attention is ___________.
10. A line that caught my attention is ___________.

The Great Gatsby -- Chapter Two

                                                                         

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1.  Independent Reading -- While your netbooks are warming up please read.  Begin at the bell.


2.  The Great Gatsby -- Chapter Two.  Please open your ENGLISH JOURNAL.  You should have completed questions up to #8.  You will be able to use these questions on Chapter Two quiz.   Once we are done reading Chapter Two today, complete the questions in your ENGLISH JOURNAL and record 3 lines from Ch. 2 that show Fitzgerald's expressive/descriptive use of language.  Please label this entry as "Three quotes from Chapter Two of The Great Gatsby."
 
 

Chapter Two of The Great Gatsby

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1.  Independent Reading -- Please begin at the bell for credit.

2.  Review of Chapter One Quiz and your paragraphs on Nick, Tom, Daisy, or Jordan.

 3.The Great Gatsby -- Chapter Two.  Please copy and paste the following questions in your English Journal.  Answer these questions for homework as we read.  

  

The Great Gatsby -- Chapter Two questions

1.   What is the "valley of ashes"?

2.   What are the "eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg?

3.   Who did Tom take Nick to meet?

4.   Who are Myrtle and George Wilson?

5.   What did Mrs. Wilson buy while she was out with Tom and Nick?

6.   Where did they go?  What was at 158th Street?

7.   Who are Mr. and Mrs. McKee?

8.   What does Mr. McKee tell Nick about Gatsby?

9.   What reason does Myrtle give for marrying George?

10. What did Tom do to Myrtle when she mentioned Daisy's name?

THE GREAT GATSBY -- Chapter One Quiz

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1. Independent Reading -- Please begin at the bell with The Great Gatsby (review the reading or read ahead).  NOTE: you should have selected your own book for this grading period and are reading on your own.

2. QUIZ -- you may use your completed questions for help on this quiz:  Chapter One Quiz

After you have completed the quiz, go to your ENGLISH JOURNAL and write about one of the characters that we meet in Chapter One.  What do we know about Nick?  Describe his character.  What feeling do you have about Daisy or Tom?  Choose a character to write about.

3.  EXPERT PROJECT -- With the remaining time today, please use to continue your research on your topic.  Some of you have missed credit from last week when at least TWO blog posts should have been completed.




   
     

Chapter One of Gatsby

THE GREAT GATSBY -- CHAPTER ONE

   

 We won't being using the netbooks today.  We want to resume our reading of Chapter One of The Great Gatsby right away.

Please turn to p. 13 in your copy.

    HOMEWORK:  Complete Chapter One questions in your English Journal that you created yesterday.  There will be a quiz tomorrow on Chapter One.  You will be allowed to refer to your questions that you completed for homework.

                

The Great Gatsby -- Chapter One

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The Great Gatsby -- Chapter One

1.  The Great Gatsby  
     *SETTING
     *CHARACTERS

2.  In Google Docs please CREATE a document named Per ____ ENGLISH JOURNAL.  Share this document with me. (abaltrushes@gmail.com). Copy and paste the following questions into your English Journal.  These questions are to be completed in your journal for homework.  There will be a quiz on Chapter One of TGG when we are finished reading it (Friday).

Chapter One Questions -- The Great Gatsby

1.   How does the  narrator describe Gatsby?
2.   From where did the narrator come and why?
3.   Describe the narrator's house.
4.   Describe the Buchanan's house.
5.   How does Nick know Daisy and Tom?
6.   Describe Tom.  What is our impression of him in Chapter One?
7.   What kind of person is Daisy?
8.   What did Miss Baker tell Nick about Tom?
9.   What did Daisy say about her daughter?
10. How is Gatsby introduced into the novel?

Historical Context for The Great Gatsby

Historical Context -- The Great Gatsby

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1.  The Great Gatsby -- Today we will be doing a little bit of research on the period of The Great Gatsby.  What was culture like around the period of The Great Gatsby?  Describe the 1920's.  What made it unique?  Are there any similarities with today's culture?
 Find some interesting facts to share in today's discussion. Read your assigned article and find 5 facts to share in the discussion. Record these facts on the handout provided so you will have notes to refer to when you share the information with the class.  We will share these facts TODAY so begin promptly and be prepared to share.
 

1.The Lost Generation
 
2. Al Capone
Al Capone cont.
 
3. Prohibition
 
4.  Bootlegging

5.  Jazz More Jazz 

6.Flapper Culture
 
7. Popular Culture  

8. One Perspective on the American Dream
 

Anticipation to The Great Gatsby

1. Independent Reading-- This grading period your required book for a book review will be The Great Gatsby.  The second book will be your choice.  For daily independent reading please be reading The Great Gatsby, whether it be reviewing the reading or getting a jump on reading assigned for homework.

2. Anticipation Activity to The Great Gatsby -- Groups answering seven questions.   Groups will report the responses for each question.  The question that you begin with will be the question that you will report on to the class (the group's response).

EXPERT PROJECT & BOOK REVIEWS

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1.  Independent Reading -- While your netbooks are powering up please quietly read.  

2.  Today is devoted to Expert Project and POSTING book reviews.  I should see at least two posts on your Expert Project Blog from this week with summaries of articles and links provided.   You will receive credit for these blog posts and if there are no blog posts to view no credit will be given.  These posts are due no later than today.  

Please work quietly on these tasks.

3.  NOTE:  Please bring to class Monday your checked out copy of The Great Gatsby.

EXPERT PROJECT

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1. Independent Reading -- Begin at the bell for credit. Book reviews due tomorrow.   CHECK OUT The GREAT GATSBY

2.  EXPERT PROJECT DAY  :)
       Looking at different perspectives on a subject:

 The recent nationwide discussion about gun control would be a good example:
"In Gun Debate, A misguided Focus on Mental Illness"

 Gun Debate


 And then also this blog post from the Anarchist Soccer Mom, http://anarchistsoccermom.blogspot.com/2012/12/thinking-unthinkable.html.  

These articles provide very different perspectives on what needs to change.  The point here is to find another voice about your research topic.  

3.  Continue today with your research for articles on your topic.  Provide a link in your blog and summarize the article.

EXPERT PROJECT

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1.  Independent Reading -- Please begin at the bell for credit. Book Reviews are due no later than Friday and that also applies to anyone who might be absent tomorrow.  There has been ample notification of this due date.

2.  EXPERT PROJECT -- Yesterday you read and posted on your blog a summary and link of an article on your topic. Today begin by re-reading your post from yesterday.  Then continue searching for information on your topic.  This time try to find an article or resource that presents a different view of your topic from the last article.  Please work quietly and be on task.

*Post a link to what you find today on your blog and use the rest of the post to summarize what you found out. Be specific and detailed. You will thank yourself later.
 
*Don’t forget to add a citation for the material you found today to your Expert Project Notes. (Refer to Citation Machine under "Important Links."


3. Summarizing articles for Expert Project
* Include the title and author
* Write a brief summary of the main ideas in the article
* Explain why it is significant to you which may include a personal reaction to a quote from the article.
* Conclude with questions you have about the topic or conclusions you have made. 

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EXPERT PROJECT

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1. Independent Reading -- Please begin at the bell for credit.  This Friday, March 8th is the final day to post your two book reviews on Goodreads.  Makes sure that you share with me the link to your review page. The form is under "Important Links" to the right on this blog.  Remember, one of the books that you review is from the required book list also under "Important Links."  You also have a hard copy of recommended books.

2. Checking out The Great Gatsby -- Please swing by the library and check out this novel.  We will begin at the end of this week


3.  EXPERT PROJECT: Yesterday your shared your blog link with me by filling out a form.  A slight glitch occurred, but your links found their way into my spreadsheet :)   TODAY, you will find an article or resource closely related to your research question.
Post a link of the article on your blog in a new post.
Use the rest of the post to explain and summarize what you found. Do yourself a favor and be thorough.  You will want to refer to this post later.


Add a citation for what you found to your expert project notes in Google Docs. (Create a new document named "Period ____ Expert Project Notes").  Please share this document with me.

AT THE END OF THE PERIOD I SHOULD SEE 1. a link and summary of an article in your blog 2. A citation in "Expert Project Notes" that you have shared with me.

Expert Project

GOOD MORNING -- HOPE YOU HAD A GREAT WEEKEND!

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1. Independent Reading -- Please begin at the bell for credit.  This Friday, March 8th is the final day to post your two book reviews on Goodreads.  Makes sure that you share with me the link to your review page. The form is under "Important Links" to the right on this blog.  Remember, one of the books that you review is from the required recommended book list also under "Important Links."

2. Checking out The Great Gatsby -- Please swing by the library and check out this novel.  We will begin at the end of this week.

ATTENTION: EXPERT PROJECT IS BACK!

3.       Day #1:
Coming back to your expert project...

You probably have not been keeping up with your expert project research. That’s okay, but it is time to get back to it.


For anyone who has not created a blog: 
Go to blogger.com
Sign in to your gmail
Click on NEW BLOG
Give your blog a title (Expert Project Blog)
Create an address for your blog  ( _________________.blogspot.com)
Choose a template
Click on CREATE BLOG  


To share your blog URL with me please fill out the following form:

 Expert Project Blog URL Form 


Today you will be doing some searching on your topic.
Find an article or resource closely related to your research question.
Post a link of the article on your blog in a new post.
Use the rest of the post to explain and summarize what you found. Do yourself a favor and be thorough.  You will want to refer to this post later.

Transformational Thinking Essay

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1.  Independent Reading -- Begin at the bell for credit.  Be sure to work on writing your two book reviews over the weekend.  Posted reviews (link shared with me) are due no later than March 8th.  Please follow the rubric for your book reviews.

2.  The Great Gatsby -- Starting MONDAY you will check out this novel from the library.  Reading this novel will be our work for the second six weeks.

3.  EXPERT PROJECT -- Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of next week we will be working on our expert project.


4.  Transformational Thinking Essay -- Final draft is due today.  Please include a title for your essay. Also be sure to include your name, my name, period, and date in the upper left  corner of your essay.  Make sure that your essay is also double-spaced. 

5.  Please click on the following link and review the EAP scoring rubric.  This rubric will be used to score your essay.  After reviewing the rubric, decide what score you believe your essay has earned.  PLACE that score after the last paragraph of your essay.  Write a reflection on your essay which explains why you feel your essay has earned the score that you selected.   This should be a well developed paragraph that follows your essay. 

   EAP Scoring Guide