Tuesday Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support
analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as March 15th inferences drawn from the text. Analyze how complex characters (e.g., those with multiple or conflicting motivations) develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme. Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 910 topics, texts, and issues, building on others ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively. Acquire and use accurately general academic and domain- specific words and phrases, sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression. Objective Students will be assessed on current vocabulary in context Students will analyze events and characterization in chapter six Students will compare and contrast perspectives in a supplemental article and The Great Gatsby Schedule 1. Vocabulary quiz a. Review vocabulary words 2. Self made man activity (chapter 6-7)
a. Entry ticket (activating prior knowledge)
b. Article (Self made man: no such thing)
c. Self made man definition and example
presentation
d. Self made man comparison/contrast
analysis activity with The Great Gatsby (small group work)
e. Self made man reflection/exit ticket
Materials Vocabulary quiz, Self made man entry ticket, article,
presentation notes, and activity Accommodations Directions read orally by teacher Directions given with handout Directions individually explained as needed Teacher Notes available Pre-formed groups Assessment Formative Assessment- Vocabulary quiz, chapter six analysis activity