february 19

JOURNAL TOPIC:
How far away from you (or how different a life from yours) does a person have to live in order for you to consider him/her a "foreigner"?  Are you inclined to welcome "foreigners" -- whether they be from a different country, city, or even just another social clique on campus-- or are you inclined to favor people whose experience is more similar to yours?

**If you finish before the rest of us: a) refine your journal entries for the week; b) look up "Trimalchio"; c) work on your blog.

AGENDA:
1.  Journal
2. Gatsby Chapter 6

*You may read individually or with partner/s at your table

**Since I'm not in class today (oh, the cruel irony of talking about health yesterday!) here are some guiding questions to help you as you read:

• Yesterday I mentioned the foreshadowing of seeing a picture of Dan Cody.  Who is he?  What is the REAL story of Jay Gatz?  How do alcohol and money figure into that story, and what does Gatz/Gatsby learn/take away as a result?
• Describe the conversation between Gatsby, Tom, and Mr. & Mrs. Sloane. Do these people like each other or enjoy each other's company?  Why are they hanging out with each other?
• Describe Tom and Daisy's experience at Gatsby's party. 
• Gatsby thinks that he can recreate the moments and the love that he and Daisy shared in Louisville.  He thinks that money will influence Daisy and get him what he wants.  Based on what you know about Daisy-- and what you know about life-- what do you think?

I plan on being back tomorrow, so we will review and complete Chapter 6 together.  Please get as far as you can so that you know what we're talking about.  

POST:
Chapter 6 Notes (title: GATSBY NOTES AND THOUGHTS: CHAPTER 6)