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=Today's Learning Goals:=
 * Analyze a text, noting how the author conveys meaning through rhetorical strategies: diction, imagery, detail, language, syntax.
 * Write an analysis of a text, explaining the author's tone and purpose and how the author uses rhetorical strategies to convey that tone and purpose.

=Task 1: Analyze Text= Read p. 180 of //The Great Gatsby//.
 * 5-minute whole class discussion
 * 5-minute individual pre-writing using 3-column organizer: CD/Meaning (CM1)/So What? (CM2)
 * 5-minute share in small groups

=Task 2: Write Analysis= Compose and publish to your blog your analysis of the text. Copy and paste the link on the assignment page.
 * Introduction:
 * Begin with a TONE THESIS.
 * Add 2-3 sentences of commentary to explain author's purpose.
 * Body
 * Use DIDLS or organic structure--your choice.
 * Write solid analytical chunks:
 * CD--a specific detail from the text (DIDLS)
 * CM--explain meaning and/or significance of detail
 * CM--explain how detail ties to author's purpose/tone/overall text
 * Conclusion
 * Sum up the overall meaning.
 * Consider, tying it to today.

=Task 3: Work on Project= If you haven't submitted your PROJECT PLAN, you must do so TODAY.
 * Begin doing actual WORK on your project.