Week at a glance April 14 - 18, 2014

After almost two weeks in the computer labs to complete research and assessments, this week we finally return to the classroom.  We will also begin our final novel unit over F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby.  Students will meet Nick Carraway, our narrator, and see life through his young and and a bit innocent perspective. Since we are studying the opening chapter of the novel this week, our focus will be on shaping our first impressions of the characters and learning what we can from them. Students will check out books on Wednesday and will need to bring them to class from now on for the rest of the semester.

• Mon: Begin The Great Gatsby Research Presentations
• Tues: Finish The Great Gatsby Research Presentations
• Wed: Check out The Great Gatsby. Begin reading/discussing Ch. I.  Finish reading Ch. I for Friday.
• Thurs: Quiz over The Great Gatsby Ch. I - study guide due by the end of the hour.  For Tuesday, read Ch. II.
• Fri: No school - Professional Development Day