Friday, January 20, 2023

 English 12 Block 1:

  • FOR MONDAY MORNING:
    • Finish The Great Gatsby.
    • Finish your Chp. 9 notes (i.e. Cornell notes, quote notes, or a mind map.)
    • Study the "Essay Types" handout in your writing section. Focus on the first three.
    • Consider the following topics:
      • Is Gatsby a likable character or not? Consider both sides.
      • Compare Sandor Hunyadi and Jay Gatsby. Consider their differences and similarities.
      • Which characters are most responsible for Gatsby's death?
      • What are the similarities and differences between the novel and movie versions of  The Great Gatsby?
      • Which characters least deserved their (good or bad) fates [aka outcomes] at the end of the story?
        • You can download the free epub version of The Great Gatsby here. (Right click and hit Save link as...). Then, open it up in a free epub reader like Frieda. Most of these free apps have a read-aloud function.
        • Alternatively, you can read use an online audio book version here.
    • I'll be available on Tuesday afternoon and all day Wednesday if you want to make up missing assignments.

    English 9 Block 2:

    • FOR TUESDAY MORNING:
      • Finish your review package!
      • I'll be available on Tuesday afternoon and all day Wednesday if you want to make up missing assignments.


    English 11 Block 3: 
    • FOR MONDAY AFTERNOON (at noon):
      • Finish the rough copies of your mini-paragraphs. Bring art supplies and/or a laptop if desired.
      • In all projects, you can have a 3-2 or 4-1 ratio of positive/negative or negative/positive.
      • Do your own work! You will lose considerable points for any paragraph that simply copies online sources. I want to hear your considered opinions.
      • I'll be available on Tuesday afternoon and all day Wednesday if you want to make up missing assignments.



    English 11 Block 4 (Day 2):
     
    • I'll be available on Tuesday afternoon and all day Wednesday if you want to make up missing assignments.
    • ESSAY: Describe the strengths and weaknesses of digital technology.
      • Follow the checklist I gave you.
      • Send it to me via "Share".
      • Here is one picture that will help: