Great Depression & Pre Reading Gatsby

Today we will continue our unit on the Great Depression.  Monday we looked at the causes of the depression and today we will look at the Hardships people faced during this time and the governments reaction to the depression.  Please click here for your guided reading on sections 1 & 2.  This will be due Friday (4/11) when you arrive.

Before we move on today we will do a pre reading activity for The Great Gatsby which we will begin reading on Friday.  I will pose some, possibly controversial, questions about issues that come up in the book.  I want you to briefly write (3-6 sentences) your opinion and an explanation.  You will have a chance to debate these questions with your classmates.

Announcements: April 25th will be the last day for you to turn in any missing or late work.  Any assignments up on the posted grades that are highlighted may be made up for credit.  Please see that you get these assignments into me as soon as possible.

Your book reviews for your independent reading books are also due to me on the 25th.  You should be about half way through your novel at this point.

Grade notices for students in danger of failure are going home to parents this week.  If you are failing or on the cusp you should see your teachers ASAP to get in any missing work.

Finally, if you would rather have a hard copy of the Great Gatsby you need to pick one up from the public library or purchase one.  A digital copy will  be available to you online.  You will need to read the book in class and at home so make sure you will have enough access to a computer and the internet that this will not be a problem.