English 3P Honors Weekly Updates: 4.17-4.21

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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