September 22
I can demonstrate my
knowledge of denotation of
words.
I can use close reading
strategies.
I can create a poem.
I can identify literary devices.
I can review grammar.
I can make inferences.
Vocabulary
Match the definition with the correct vocabulary
word.
Adversity
Asylum
Demagogue
Extenuating
Ephemeral
A. momentarily fleeting
B. rabble rousing leader
C. sanctuary
D. diminishing guilt
E. misfortune
The Great Gatsby
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Describe the funeral. Who came? Were you surprised
by the outcome?
What happens between Jordan and Nick?
Describe the interchange between Nick and Tom.
“They were careless people Tom and Daisy-they
smashed up things and creatures and then retreated
back into their money or their vast carelessness, or
whatever it was that kept them together, and let other
people clean up the mess they made.” Is this a fair
summary of Tom and Daisy? Explain.
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http://www.shmoop.com/great-gatsby/quizzes.html
The Great Gatsby
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Make sure that your chart is complete with color words.
Make sure that you have all vocabulary activities
completed.
Make sure that you review the book for a test on
Wednesday.
Group Activities
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There are 5 different stations…
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1) “My Friend Who Smells Like Corn” – check your answers with me
after completing
2) Selfie Poem or “I am” Poem
3) Literary Devices in Music – check your answers with me after
completing
4) Grammar Review – check answers with me after completing
5) My Father in the Navy – check answers with me after completing
6) My Father After Work
You will be in groups based on your table.
Your group may work together the complete the tasks at each
station; however each person in your group will need to complete
their own work.
You will have about 12 minutes at each station and then you will
rotate.
You will need to stay focused and finish the given task.