January 10-14

Monday, January 10

Goal: Discuss the relevance of the American Dream--does it still exist?

• Gatsby p. 1-30 due--discuss
• The Horatio Alger Myth

Tuesday, January 11


Goal: Discuss the relevance of the American Dream--does it still exist?

• Journal Due (use imperative sentences)
• Discus Gatsby (p. 31-52)
• "Gold Hat" poem

Wednesday, January 12

Goal: Incoroporate effective writing strategies

• Grammar lesson--short and simple sentences

Thursday, January 13
Martin Luther King, Jr. Assembly

Goal: Discuss the relevance of the American Dream--does it still exist?

• Grammar lesson due--correct
• Discuss Gatsby p. 52-64

Friday, January 14

Goals: identify themes in literature; work effectively in small groups

• Book Club #4
• Theme assignment due