Monday 4/28/14

Block A:

• Research and print out a new update on the Pistorius case that we are following as a class. Be prepared to share it at the start of class tomorrow.
• Read your independent reading book.

Block B:

• Finish preparing your annotations and written notes on the 5 Gatsby articles I assigned prior to vacation. We will be using the articles tomorrow as we embark on an essay writing adventure. 
• Read your independent reading book. 
• Some of you are taking the SAT this coming weekend. If you have some time this week, visit this College Board SAT Practice site to brush up on your skills.

Block C 

• Finish reading and annotating the novel for tomorrow. As you read, be on the look-out for Owl Eyes, and yet another version of Gatsby's story--we will call this Gatsby 4.0. I will be checking your annotations when we start the film, so please bring your books to class tomorrow.
• Study your vocabulary flashcards.

Block E

• Finish reading and annotating the novel for tomorrow. As you read, be on the look-out for Owl Eyes, and yet another version of Gatsby's story--we will call this Gatsby 4.0. I will be checking your annotations when we start the film, so please bring your books to class.
• Write a response to the following question: Is Gatsby great? Use details from the novel to support your response. 
• Study your vocabulary words.