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​so you can check what we did while you were gone... or asleep.

Friday, Dec. 22

12/21/2017

 
Watched the Great Gatsby. Have a great break!

Thursday, Dec. 21

12/19/2017

 
In class essay. If you missed, see Mr. Restad.

Wednesday, Dec. 20

12/19/2017

 
PERIOD 2,3
Read chapter 3 in class. 
ASSIGNMENT
  • Created 1 interpretive and 1 evaluative quetison for the chapter
AND chose one of the following.
  • A) Setting Reporter: 
  • Identifies and explains three details about the setting and accompanies these details with text evidence.
  • B) Character Reporter: 
  • Identifies and explains three details about the characters mentioned in the chapter and chooses quotes about that character which best captures the essence of the character.
  • C) Character Connections Reporter: (Jordan, Nick, Gatsby)
  • Identifies and explains how each character connects to or conflicts with other characters.  Identifies one quote per detail to support connections.
  • D) Unique Sentences Reporter: 
  • Identifies and hypothesizes on three unusual/difficult sentences in the chapter. 

PERIOD 4
Mr. Restad read chapter 4 aloud.

Tuesday, Dec. 19

12/19/2017

 
Read chapter 2, created 2 interpretive questions and 1 evaluative question. Discussed. 

PERIOD 3 ONLY - Answer the following questions in full sentences.
The Great Gatsby – Chapter 2-3 assessment questions
Answer each question thoroughly:
  •  using a topic sentence to make a claim,
  •  back that answer up with reference to the text,
  •  and provide reasoning as to why your support is valid.
    ​
  1. What is the “Valley of Ashes” literally?
  2. What does the “Valley of Ashes” represent?
  3. How does Fitzgerald use descriptions of color to symbolize wealth/success in his story.
  4. In your opinion, what is your feeling about Daisy and Tom not getting a divorce? How would you advise a friend who was going through a similar situation as Daisy?

Monday, Dec. 18

12/18/2017

 
Worked more on interpretive and evaluative questions.

Period 2, 3
started reading chapter 2

Period 4
Discussed chapter 2

Friday, Dec. 15

12/14/2017

 
Spent 15 more minutes on ACT essays: either grading our own or assessing a sample essay.

Learned about Interpretive and Evaluative questions. Read chapter 2 in Gatsby and created 2 interpretive questions and 1 evaluative question as an assignment for the chapter.

Thursday, Dec. 14

12/14/2017

 
Finished chapter 1 in Great Gatsby. 
Worked on analyzing our ACT writes from Monday. See Mr. Restad if you were gone.

Wednesday, Dec. 13

12/13/2017

 
We learned about semi-colons and coordinate adjectives. Check out the video below if you missed today and then complete the noredink.com assignment: "Unit 3 - Coordinate Adjectives, Semicolons"
(NOTE! There are two practice sets in the assignment. Do both.)

Tuesday, Dec. 12

12/12/2017

 
Started reading the Great Gatsby.
If you missed used the link below and start reading. We made it about 1/2 through the first chapter.

GREAT GATSBY ONLINE BOOK

Monday, Dec. 11

12/8/2017

 
40 minute in class write. If you missed, come see Mr. Restad.

Friday, Dec. 8

12/7/2017

 
We started preparing for an ACT test style write (40 minute, timed essay). Check out the video and notes below to help prepare you for Monday's in-class essay.

Thursday, Nov. 7

12/6/2017

 
Grammar day! Lists and colons.

Check out noredink and use the lessons supplied in the "Unit 2 - Lists" assignment.

Wednesday, Nov. 6

12/6/2017

 
Discussed using proper and active verbs in our resumes. Check out this site for more: 
www.monster.com/career-advice/article/powerful-resume-action-verbs-0317

Last day in class to work on resumes. They are due Monday.

Tuesday, Dec. 5

12/4/2017

 
Using our "Resume Foundation" sheets from yesterday, we began laying out our resumes.

Monday, Dec. 4

12/4/2017

 
Began looking at resumes and started brainstorming ideas for our own including:
  • Experience
  • Organizations
  • Awards
  • ​Skills
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