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=Word of the Day=
 * entitled (sentence of your choice)
 * ** Read this article. **
 * Do you see the word //entitled//?
 * This article will help you build background knowledge for the research project we'll soon do. It might even give you ideas for your essay.

=Draft Essay=
 * By the end of this class period, you should have your introduction and first body paragraph written. I will give a daily ****completion grade ****for the work you do today. Email me what you complete (2010cafe19@gmail.com). **

If you didn't get the essay assignment hand-out, there are copies on the white board at front of room. Below is a graphic organizer to help you in organizing your essay.

Quotes --This site might help if you're looking for evidence (quotes from novel) to support your idea. Also, the work we did last class is displayed on the white board for you to use. >**To write a fully developed analysis, write THREE CHUNKS--minimum 11 sentences:**
 * **Introduction ** || * Grab audience's attention
 * Thesis (the main idea of your paper) .......................................................................................................................................... ||
 * **Body Paragraph 1 ** || ====Explain the dreams of ONE character (whomever you choose)====
 * Topic Sentence (what dream(s) this character has)
 * Chunk 1
 * CD (Evidence from the text--a specific example from the novel)
 * CM (commentary to explain what that evidence shows about the character)
 * CM (more commentary to explain thoroughly and comment on the person's dreams)
 * Chunk 2
 * CD (more evidence--another specific example from novel, remember to use some direct quotes and weave them into your own sentences)
 * CM (commentary--same as in first chunk)
 * CM (more commentary)
 * Chunk 3
 * CD (more evidence--another specific example from novel, remember to use some direct quotes and weave them into your own sentences)
 * CM (commentary--same as in first chunk)
 * CM (more commentary)
 * Concluding Sentence (Wrap up the idea you've been explaining in the entire paragraph--what this single character's dreams are.) ||
 * **Body Paragraph 2 ** || Relate the single character to the larger society of the 1920's.
 * Could this character represent a whole class or category of people?
 * What was Fitzgerald trying to say about this class/category of people?
 * Did he approve, or was he criticizing them?
 * What exactly did he admire or disapprove?


 * Brainstorm ideas for this paragraph. We'll work on it next class period.** ||
 * Conclusion ** ||  ||

=Independent Reading= If you finish your essay, you may read quietly.