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Thursday, Oct 31

10/31/2024

DO NOW

SSR [silent reading] (~15 minutes) OR finish your Carpe Diem worksheet

LEARNING INTENTIONS

I can identify structural elements (characters, setting, plot, theme, ideas, tone) and explain how these contribute to a text’s overall meaning, supporting and explaining my ideas with textual evidence.

AGENDA

Unit 2 Introduction - The Dot Game
Half-Hanged Mary
- I can summarize explicit ideas
- I can identify character traits
- I can explain how character development contributes to a main idea

Wednesday, Oct 30

10/29/2024

DO NOW

SSR [silent reading] (~10 minutes)

AGENDA

Crucible Reading survey (Google Classroom)
Carpe Diem! In Google Classroom. (Don't let dreams be dreams... but also don't let dreams be another person or something stupid like never having to go to school again.)
- EXAMPLES
- How to apply for an RN programs in Oregon
- How to become a wildfire firefighter
- How to use the military to start a career in mechanics
- How to get a story published
- Hot to get a degrees/certification in cyber-security
- How to become a police officer
- How to plan a trip to Greece

Tuesday, Oct 29

10/29/2024

Unit 1 Exam. Good luck!

We'll revise on Friday.

Monday, Oct 28

10/28/2024

Learning Objectives

I can identify strong, thorough, and explicit evidence to support analysis
I can identify a theme or central idea in a text

AGENDA
Station 1 - Independently (or with one partner) Analyze, Plan, Do

Analyze - look over and think about the assignment. Decide what you need to do from start to finish. (HINT! Look at the profiency scale and success criteria)
Plan - list the steps involved in completing the assignment well. Put the steps in order for completion.
Do - Begin selecting your prompt and brainstorm ideas/idenitfy evidence that you can use to support your response.

Station 2 - Discussion with Mr. Restad about themes from Gatsby.

Thematic ideas: obsession, recklessness, wealth, dreams and aspirations, reputation, lies.

Station 3 - Group Discussion

1. What in the world does this quote mean?
"Gatsby believed in the green light, the orgastic future that year by year recedes before us. It eluded us then, but that’s no matter — to-morrow we will run faster, stretch out our arms farther… . And one fine morning —--
So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past" (180).
2. What in the world can we take away from this book? Share what YOU learned from it.
3. What in the world is up with the title? Is Gatsby Great?

Friday, Oct 25

10/24/2024

DO NOW

SSR [silent reading] (~10 minutes)

AGENDA

Finish Gatsby film (1:45:35 -2:09:18) ~25 minutes
Routine Writing #7 - In Google Classroom.

Thursday, Oct 24

10/24/2024

Learning Objectives

I can identify strong, thorough, and explicit evidence to support analysis
I can identify a theme or central idea in a text

AGENDA

Finish Chapter 8 and chapter 9

Comprehension questions

What does Nick think of Daisy and Gatsby's relationship?
How does Nick treat Jordan? Why?
Who does Wilson think Myrtle’s lover is?
What happens at the end of the chapter?
Who does Nick try to contact in the wake of...a thing? Why?
What character is introduced at the end of the novel? Why is this surprising?
How does Nick’s plan for a big... thing go?
What does that dude show Nick?
What is “Eastern life”? How does Nick feel about it? Is he right?
When Nick sees Tom, what does Nick initially refuse to do?
What is Nick’s final message to the reader?

Discussion Questions

Defend which character in the novel you think is the most careless?
Analyze chapter 9 and explain how this chapter shows that the characters in this novel are either shallow, careless, or fake. Use at least one direct quote (complete with context and reasoning) to support your idea.
Analyze a quote and connection to theme of the story.
Each character in Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby is desperately looking for something, but none of them discover it. What can a person learn from the Great Gatsby about their own pursuit of happiness from these character’s quests for happiness?
The Great Gatsby is full of flawed, reckless, and selfish people. It's the epitome of 1st world problems that ends in tragedy for almost all of the characters. So, what might this 100 year old book show people that is still relevant in today’s world?

Friday, Oct 25

10/23/2024

DO NOW

SSR (~10 minutes)

Learning Objectives

I can identify strong, thorough, and explicit evidence to support analysis
I can identify a theme or central idea in a text

Agenda

Finish Gatsby film (1:45:35 -2:09:18) ~25 minutes
Routine Writing #7 - In Google Classroom

Wednesday, Oct 23

10/23/2024

DO NOW

SSR

Learning Objectives

I can identify strong, thorough, and explicit evidence to support analysis
I can identify a theme or central idea in a text

AGENDA

Review scene's from yesterday.
Theme= The message of a story. Themes are typically expressed in a sentence.
1. What is the story about? This is the plot of the story. ...
2. What is the meaning behind the story?
3. What is the lesson?
Read chapter 8 - (audiobook)
Discussion of themes and central idea of Gatsby
If time allows, start planning/organizing for in-class write and exam.
1. Defend which character in the novel you think is the most careless?
2. Analyze chapter 9 and explain how this chapter shows that the characters in this novel are either shallow, careless, or fake. Use at least one direct quote (complete with context and reasoning) to support your idea.
3. Analysis of a quote and connection to theme of the story.
4. Each character in Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby is desperately looking for something, but none of them discover it. What can a person learn from the Great Gatsby about their own pursuit of happiness from these character’s quests for happiness? OR The Great Gatsby is full of flawed, reckless, and selfish people. It's the epitome of 1st world problems that ends in tragedy for almost all of the characters. So, what might this 100 year old book show people that is still relevant in today’s world?

Tuesday, Oct 22

10/22/2024

DO NOW

SSR

Learning Objectives

I can identify strong, thorough, and explicit evidence to support analysis
I can identify a theme or central idea in a text

Agenda

Finish through chapter 7 in movie.
What happens + why = insight into meaning
Close read AND ANNOTATE the following scenes:
1. Nick the watchman p. 61 from "Daisy and Gatsby dance." to p. 62 "...septic on the air"
2. Tom's hot whips p. 71 "Tom threw on both breaks..." - p. 72 "poor girl with child."
3. Daisy's rancor p. 77 "'She never loved you.'" - p. 78 "'As if it mattered to you.'"
4. Killed-a-man p. 79 "'Don't you call me 'old sport''" - "...flirtation is over.'"
HOW TO CLOSE READ: Focus on description, not only action.
- 1. What does the text say - What is literally happening? What do you notice about the scene?
- 2. How does the text say it - What words are being used here that stand out? Any literary devices, imagery or description?
- 3. What does the text mean - What does it show us about the story

Monday, Oct 21

10/21/2024

AGENDA

Homework help today after school @3:15 in room 105
MOVIE DAY!

Tuesday, Oct 22

10/17/2024

DO NOW

SSR

Learning Objectives

I can make complex and insightful inferences
I can identify strong, thorough, and explicit evidence

Agenda

Read chapter 8 - (audiobook)
- If time allows, start planning/organizing for in-class exam. All questions must be supported with textual evidence (quotes and page numbers)
1. Write a multi paragraph analysis of a theme or relationship.
2. Which character in the novel is the most careless?
3. What can readers learn from this novel about the world or themselves?

Wednesday, Oct 16

10/15/2024

AGENDA

Junior orientation with counselors

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!

Tuesday, Oct 15

10/15/2024

DO NOW

Homework help after school today and Thursday in room 105.
Transcripts... oops
SSR

Learning Objectives

I can support my analysis of a text with strong and thorough, explicit evidence and reasoning.

AGENDA

Finish Chapter 7
Make observations of things you think are interesting/important.
- What do you notice about the descriptions or characters
- Describe what the passage makes you think or feel
- Analyze details about the characters or relationships between characters
- Examine how this passage develops mood, themes, or overall tone of the story.
Comprehension questions (take notes on these or make sure you can answer them.)
- 1. What character is introduced that surprises Gatsby?
- 2. What does Tom insist on doing at this very moment? What is Daisy’s reaction?
- 3. What realization does Tom make at the gas station.
- 4. Describe the relationship between Tom, Daisy and Gatsby?
- 5. What does Tom antagonize Gatsby about?
- 6. What does Gatsby tell Tom? Is this a good idea?
- 7. What does Daisy say about Tom? What does Daisy reveal to Tom?
- 8. Presumably, who hits Myrtle? How does the audience know?
- 9. How does Nick feel towards the group? Surprisingly, who does he include?
- 10. What does Gatsby reveal about the accident?
- 11. How does Nick view Daisy and Tom’s relationship?
- 12. Who is Gatsby watching? Why does Nick refer to it as “nothing”?

Monday, Oct 14

10/11/2024

DO NOW

SSR

Learning Objectives

I can support my analysis of a text with strong and thorough, explicit evidence and reasoning.

AGENDA

Homework help after school today and Thursday in room 105.
Being Chapter 7
Make observations of things you think are interesting/important.
- What do you notice about the descriptions or characters
- Describe what the passage makes you think or feel
- Analyze details about the characters or relationships between characters
- Examine how this passage develops mood, themes, or overall tone of the story.
Comprehension questions (take notes on these or make sure you can answer them.)
- 1. What character is introduced that surprises Gatsby?
- 2. What does Tom insist on doing at this very moment? What is Daisy’s reaction?
- 3. What realization does Tom make at the gas station.
- 4. Describe the relationship between Tom, Daisy and Gatsby?
- 5. What does Tom antagonize Gatsby about?
- 6. What does Gatsby tell Tom? Is this a good idea?
- 7. What does Daisy say about Tom? What does Daisy reveal to Tom?
- 8. Presumably, who hits Myrtle? How does the audience know?
- 9. How does Nick feel towards the group? Surprisingly, who does he include?
- 10. What does Gatsby reveal about the accident?
- 11. How does Nick view Daisy and Tom’s relationship?
- 12. Who is Gatsby watching? Why does Nick refer to it as “nothing”?

Friday, Oct 11

10/11/2024

DO NOW

Routine Writing - Week 6 (in Google Classroom)

Learning Objectives

I can support my analysis of a text with strong and thorough, explicit evidence and reasoning.

AGENDA

Grade checks + catch up on anything you're missing or need to redo.
- 1.1 Making Inferences
- 1.2 Using Evidence
- 1.3 Character Analysis
- Routine Writing weeks 1-5
Done? Work on 1.4 Vocab in Context or SSR!

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