Monday, February 2nd, 2016
English 11A
TODAY’S OBJECTIVES:
Students will examine how the author’s purpose affects his/her
use of language and choice of form
AGENDA:
1. Discuss/take notes on characterization of Nick, Tom,
Jordan & Daisy (including her comment about
wanting her daughter to be a “beautiful little fool”), as
well as any symbolism, from Chapter 1.
2. In groups, review both the SOAPSTone strategy
using the poem Woman Work as well as poetic
devices using the poem I Wandered Lonely as a
Cloud (see webpage).
3.
With clock buddy, analyze beginning of chapter 2 from
The Great Gatsby: determine the symbolism and tone in
this passage(see webpage). What is Fitzgerald’s point about
society’s conscience during this time period?
HOMEWORK/UPCOMING DUE DATES:
 First Gatsby reading quiz will be this Tuesday,
2/2.
 Next Thursday, 2/4, you are required to turn in ten
vocabulary words (handout – see webpage) from
Gatsby.