Tuesday, Oct 8

DO NOW

• SSR
• Starting today, I will start tracking and grading SSR time and update grades weekly.
  A = 90% of days with SSR book and on task
  B = 80% of days with SSR book and on task
  C = 70% of days with SSR book and on task
  D = 60% of days with SSR book and on task
  F = 50% of days with SSR book and on task

​Learning Objectives

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

AGENDA

• Complete Assessment 1.3 Character Analysis  (in google classroom)
  • I can identify and explain character actions, traits, and/or important quotations).
  • I can analyze a character to examine what their goals and motivations are OR what we are learning from the character.
  • I can use quoted evidence AND reasoning to support an analysis of the character.
• Read Chapter 6 (Audiobook)
  • When you reach the following points stop and reflect on these prompts. 
    • Highlight 3 words you're unfamiliar with and attempt to use context clues to  definite it.
    • Bottom of p. 58 - Summarize Gatsby's real background.
    • Bottom of p. 63 - Reflect, how does this party feel different from the first party?
    • End of the chapter - Ask an interpretive question about the chapter. 
      • example: Why does Fitzgerald include this chapter about a sad and mostly underwhelming party?
  • Comprehension questions (to test your own understanding)
    • 1.  What is revealed about Jay Gatsby aka “James Gatz”?
    • 2. What was Dan Cody’s flaw? How might this relate to Gatsby?
    • 3. What did Dan leave Gatsby? What happened?
    • 4. When Nick next sees Gatsby, surprisingly who is with him?
    • 5. Gatsby invites Tom to stay for dinner. What is the reaction and response?
    • 6. How does Nick feel at Gatsby’s party? What does Nick notice? 
    • 7. What does Tom accuse Gatsby of?
    • 8. What does Gatsby realize about Daisy’s feelings towards the party?
    • 9. The text states, “You can’t repeat the past.” Is this true?