Well.  First essay in, first novel started, first progress report due:  looks like this is really happening.  This week we'll continue to focus on analysis--literary and rhetorical--tackling our first practice AP prompt and examining the beautiful prose of The Great Gatsby (and Huckleberry Finn).  These are the first steps to expertise in critical thinking and reading.  Hang on tight; it's gonna be an exciting ride!

MONDAY, 10/8 Focus: Reading Instructional Text (11-12.RI.1,2,3,5)
It's Not Me, It's You
• Read
• Respond: complete sentences
• Finish Chapters 1 & 2 of Gatsby for Tomorrow

TUESDAY, 10/9 Focus: Reading Literary Text (11-12.RL.1,2,3)
The Great Gatsby
• Essential questions
• Design elements in literary text
• Read THRU Chapter 3 by THURSDAY

WEDNESDAY, 10/10 Focus: Integration of Knowledge and Ideas (11-12.RL.9)
The World of Gatsby
• Social/political milieu
• Science/psychology developments

THURSDAY, 10/11 Focus: Reading Literary Text (11-12.1,2,3)
The Great Gatsby
• Reading check, 1-3
• Discussion/questions
• Read THRU 6 by MONDAY

FRIDAY, 10/12 Focus: Rhetorical Analysis Writing (11-12.RI.1,2,3; W.1,4)
AP Prompt #1: Rhetorical Analysis