february 21

JOURNAL TOPIC:
Sometimes ideas from class stick with us and sometimes they don't. Describe an idea that you learned in class that has stuck with you longer than you expected. Why does it stick out in your memory? Was it presented in a memorable way, or is it particularly meaningful or valuable?

AGENDA:

1. Journal

2. Catch up and reflect: make sure your notes on Chapters 1-7 are up-to-date and posted on your blog

3. We will read Chapter 8 on Monday, you are free to read ahead if you like

POST:

1. What do you think is the central message-- the theme-- of the book so far?  (title: WHAT GATSBY SAYS TO ME) 

2. What ideas have we read about or discussed that you think are worth writing about?  Write a couple sentences about the ideas from the book that you consider most interesting, or important, or worth thinking about further.  Then, write 1-3 questions that we might be able to use as prompts for an essay next week. (title: GATSBY PROMPTS FURTHER THINKING)