Wednesday 11.30.16

Block B:
1. Finish your 3-layer timeline for tomorrow. Add two more events from Chapter 2.
2. Begin Chapter 3 and read up to the bottom of page 51.

Block C:
Write a one-pager (typed) on Moonrise Kingdom. Use the instructions on the handout I gave you in the beginning of the year to help you.

Block D:
Add details and observations to your timeline on Big Fish for class tomorrow.

Block F:
Add details and observations to your timeline on Big Fish class Friday.

Survey for Mr. Decker!

Please take a moment to complete this survey for Mr. Decker, who will be finishing his student teaching this Friday. We are so sad to see him go!

Monday 11.29.16: Homework

Block F:
Read your independent reading book.

Block A and B:
Fill in your three-layer timeline with at least ONE more event from Chapter 2.
Study for your weekly check-in (Tuesday for A Block, Wednesday for B Block).

Block C:
Work on your response to Biddle. Your They Say/I Say essay is due on Wednesday!

Wednesday 11.23.16: Homework

Block C:
Work on your response to the Biddle article, using the "They Say/I Say" template to help you structure your response.

Block D:
Study your vocabulary words for our weekly check-in when we return.

Tuesday 11.22.16: Homework

Block F:
Study for your vocabulary check-in on the  Monday after we return.

Block A and B:
Read and annotate to the end of Chapter 2 in Gatsby over the weekend.

Monday 11.21.16: Homework

Block A:
Finish reading and annotating Chapter 1 in Gatsby for Tuesday. Be ready to show what you know!

Block B:
Read up to the bottom of page 34 in Gatsby. 

Some things to look for as you read:

 

1.The valley of ashes. What is important to know about this place??

  

  

  

2.The billboard that features the eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg. What might the eyes symbolize?

  

  

  

3.Meet the Wilsons. Note the details Nick uses to describe both of them, and then see if you can detect some of the differences between Myrtle and Daisy?

Block C:
Prepare for your weekly check-in and book club meeting on Wednesday. Work on your response to the Biddle article due after the break.


Block D:
Study your vocabulary words for your next check-in. Read your independent reading book too.

Friday 11.18.16: Homework

Block B:
Finish reading and annotating Chapter 1 in The Great Gatsby for Monday.

Block C:
Read and annotate the scholarly article by Arthur Biddle: "The Mythic Journey of the Body."

Block D:
Your essay revision is due by midnight tonight. Upload it to Turnitin.com under the "Revised" essay assignment.
Study your new vocabulary words as well/

Block F:
Your essay revision is due by midnight tonight. Upload it to Turnitin.com under the "Revised" essay assignment.
Study your new vocabulary words as well/