November 5, 2018
Standard:
RL.11-12.5 Analyze how an author’s choices concerning how to construct specific parts of a text contribute to its overall structure and meaning as well as its effect on the reader.
EQ: Analyze how Fitzgerald's choices contribute to the overall structure and meaning of the Great Gatsby.
Starter:
Reflect on the idea of the American dream in the Great Gatsby.
What comment is F. Scott Fitzgerald making about the dream?
Explain whether you agree or disagree with his portrayal of it.
Vocabulary:
Word: American Dream
Part of Speech: Noun
Dictionary Definition: the ideal that every US citizen should have an equal opportunity to achieve success and prosperity through hard work, determination, and initiative.
Your Definition:
Activity: Create a narrative representing ideas of the American dream.
Activity:
We will review the requirements together.
This is due Wednesday, November 14.
2. Where the Wild Things Are and Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs
As a class, we will read the children's books.
Think about who the target audience is and how it creates message.
Consider the purpose of the language and pictures.
How do these books compare?
This example of CWCM is on grade level with the book you will be creating.
Closure:
What is one question you have about the project?
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