Month: April 2017

Monday: Timed Write Modernist Features in The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Unit Goal: By reading and annotating F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel The Great Gatsby, students will be able to 1.) evaluate philosophical attitudes and views of the American Dream and 2.) identify Modernist features of subversion, alienation, and antiheroes 3.) analyze the use of symbolism and archetype to convey theme.

Objectives:

– Analyze use of symbols to communicate Modernist attitudes.

–  Identify Modernist features.

– Evaluate the use of feminine archetypes.

Agenda: Timed Write Essay (Rubric)

Tuesday: Timed Write Assessment Modernist Features in The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Unit Goal: By reading and annotating F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel The Great Gatsby, students will be able to 1.) evaluate philosophical attitudes and views of the American Dream and 2.) identify Modernist features of subversion, alienation, and antiheroes 3.) analyze the use of symbolism and archetype to convey theme.

Objectives:

– Analyze use of symbols to communicate Modernist attitudes.

–  Identify Modernist features.

– Evaluate the use of feminine archetypes.

Agenda: 1. Essay Peer Revision and (Essay Presentation)

Wednesday: Timed Write Reflection & Self Reflection

Unit Goal: By reading and annotating F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel The Great Gatsby, students will be able to 1.) evaluate philosophical attitudes and views of the American Dream and 2.) identify Modernist features of subversion, alienation, and antiheroes 3.) analyze the use of symbolism and archetype to convey theme.

Objectives:

– Analyze use of symbols to communicate Modernist attitudes.

–  Identify Modernist features.

– Evaluate the use of feminine archetypes.

Agenda: 1. Essay Revision Reflection: Final Draft due in class Monday, May 8 (Essay Presentation) 2.  What makes a good film adaptation?  3. Watch Opening Scene of The Great Gatsby (1974)

Thursday: Adaptation Comparison

Unit Goal: Discuss what makes a successful film adaptation of a literary text by comparing The Great Gatsby directed by Jack Clayton (1974) and The Great Gatsby directed by Baz Luhrmann (2013)

Objective: Consider two portrayals of the same literary text through film to examine what gives characters lasting power and why and how they evolve over time.

Agenda: 1.  Compare  The Great Gatsby (1974) and The Great Gatsby (2013)

Homework: Essay Revision: Final Draft due in class Monday, May 8 (Essay Presentation)

Friday: Socratic Chairs

Unit Goal: Discuss what makes a successful film adaptation of a literary text by comparing The Great Gatsby directed by Jack Clayton (1974) and The Great Gatsby directed by Baz Luhrmann (2013)

Objective: Consider two portrayals of the same literary text through film to examine what gives characters lasting power and why and how they evolve over time.

Agenda: 1.  Discuss  The Great Gatsby (1974) and The Great Gatsby (2013).  Which is GREATEST?

Homework: Essay Revision: Final Draft due in class Monday, May 8 (Essay Presentation)

Monday: Modernist Features in The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock

Unit Goal: By reading and annotating F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel The Great Gatsby, students will be able to 1.) evaluate philosophical attitudes and views of the American Dream and 2.) identify Modernist features of subversion, alienation, and antiheroes 3.) analyze the use of symbolism and archetype to convey theme.

Objectives:

–Discuss the symbolic value Modernist archetypes.

–Evaluate the influence of MODERNIST texts and ideas on American culture, society and literary themes.

AGENDA:

1. Class Officer Voting
2. Review Modernist Features
3. Close Read “Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock” by T.S. Eliot: What does T.S. Eliot’s Prufrock have in common with Gatsby and/or Nick Carraway?

H.W. Summarize Ch. 6-9 of The Great Gatsby and prepare expert square for Literary Circles on 3.19

 

Tuesday: EAP Presentation at the Library

Wednesday: Modernist Features in the Resolution of The Great Gatsby

Unit Goal: By reading and annotating F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel The Great Gatsby, students will be able to 1.) evaluate philosophical attitudes and views of the American Dream and 2.) identify Modernist features of subversion, alienation, and antiheroes 3.) analyze the use of symbolism and archetype to convey theme.

Objectives:

–Discuss the symbolic value Modernist archetypes.

–Evaluate the influence of MODERNIST texts and ideas on American culture, society and literary themes.

AGENDA:

1. Summary Check In
2. Crash Course: The Great Gatsby Part II
3. Literary Circles: Archetypes and Symbols in Ch. 6-9

H.W. Socratic Seminar #2 Preparation: Complete Discussion Questions w/ answers and cite page #s as references

Thursday: The Great Gatsby Socratic Seminar #2

Unit Goal: By reading and annotating F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel The Great Gatsby, students will be able to 1.) evaluate philosophical attitudes and views of the American Dream and 2.) identify Modernist features of subversion, alienation, and antiheroes 3.) analyze the use of symbolism and archetype to convey theme.

Objectives:

–Discuss the symbolic value Modernist archetypes.

–Evaluate the influence of MODERNIST texts and ideas on American culture, society and literary themes.

AGENDA:

1. Partner Check In
2. Topic Introduction
3. Socratic Seminar

H.W. Prep work for Gatsby Party: World Cafe

Friday: The Great Gatsby World Cafe Gatsby Party

Unit Goal: By reading and annotating F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel The Great Gatsby, students will be able to 1.) evaluate philosophical attitudes and views of the American Dream and 2.) identify Modernist features of subversion, alienation, and antiheroes 3.) analyze the use of symbolism and archetype to convey theme.

Objectives:

–Discuss the symbolic value Modernist archetypes.

–Evaluate the influence of MODERNIST texts and ideas on American culture, society and literary themes.

AGENDA:

1. Symbols Mingle
2. Expert Stations 1 & 2
3. Learning Station

H.W. Prep work for Gatsby Party: Timed Write on Monday

Monday: Intro to Silence Concerning an Ancient Stone

Agenda:

1. Into the Beautiful North: Ch. 24
2. Rosario Castellanos: Silence Concerning an AncientStone Notes

Tuesday: Silence Concerning an Ancient Stone

Agenda:

1. Into the Beautiful North: Ch. 25
2. “Silence Concerning an Ancient Stone” by Rosario Castellanos: (Silence Concerning an AncientStone Notes)

Monday: Harlem Renaissance Multimedia Project

Unit Goal: After researching Harlem Renaissance artists and writers, students will create a presentation which highlights the movement’s contributions to discourse on American EQUALITY.

Objective: After research Harlem Renaissance thinker/artist/ writer, selecting a text to summarize and analyze, students will SELECT appropriate presentation software.

1. Multimedia Project Rubric
2. Continue Task 4: Presentation Prep

HW. The Great Gatsby Ch. 3-5 Summary & Expert Focus; Harlem Renaissance MultiMedia Project & 3.20-4.7 Notebook Due Friday

Tuesday: The Great Gatsby Ch. 3-5 Check In

Unit Goal: After researching Harlem Renaissance artists and writers, students will create a presentation which highlights the movement’s contributions to discourse on American EQUALITY.

Objective: After research Harlem Renaissance thinker/artist/ writer, selecting a text to summarize and analyze, students will SELECT appropriate presentation software.

1. Summarize Chapters Check for The Great Gatsby Ch. 3-5: Who is Jay Gatsby? What qualities make him an ANTIHERO?
2. Padlet Online Discussion
3. Continue Harlem Renaissance Project

HW. Ch. 1-5 Socratic Seminar Questions Due Thursday; Harlem Renaissance MultiMedia Project & 3.20-4.7 Notebook Due Friday

Wednesday: Late Start

Unit Goal: After researching Harlem Renaissance artists and writers, students will create a presentation which highlights the movement’s contributions to discourse on American EQUALITY.

Objective: After research Harlem Renaissance thinker/artist/ writer, selecting a text to summarize and analyze, students will SELECT appropriate presentation software.

1. Continue Task 4: Presentation Prep

HW. Ch. 1-5 Socratic Seminar Questions Due Thursday; Harlem Renaissance MultiMedia Project & 3.20-4.7 Notebook Due Friday

Thursday: Socratic Seminar

Unit Goal: By reading and annotating F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel The Great Gatsby, students will be able to 1.) evaluate philosophical attitudes and views of the American Dream and 2.) identify Modernist features of subversion, alienation, and antiheroes 3.) analyze the use of symbolism and archetype to convey theme.

Objective:

–Discuss the symbolic value of Nick Carraway & Jay Gatsby as Modernist archetypes.

–Evaluate the influence of MODERNIST texts and ideas on American culture, society and literary themes.

1. The Great Gatsby Socratic Seminar Ch. 3-5

HW. Ch. 1-5 Socratic Seminar Questions Due Thursday; Harlem Renaissance MultiMedia Project & 3.20-4.7 Notebook Due Friday

Friday: Harlem Renaissance Digital Conference

Unit Goal: After researching Harlem Renaissance artists and writers, students will create a presentation which highlights the movement’s contributions to discourse on American EQUALITY.

Objective: After research Harlem Renaissance thinker/artist/ writer, selecting a text to summarize and analyze, students will SELECT appropriate presentation software.

1. Instructions
2. 10 Minute Conference Sessions
3. Peer Feedback

HW. Finish The Great Gatsby and write Summary!