Monday, October 23, 2017

Gatsby Work Day



October 24, 2017

Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including words with multiple meanings or language that is particularly fresh, engaging, or beautiful. (Include Shakespeare as well as other authors.
E.Q: 
Determine and analyze the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in The Great Gatsby.

Starter: 

Create a SMART goal for what you want to accomplish for the project in today's class. 

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Vocabulary: 

Word: Literal 
Part of Speech: Adjective 
Dictionary Definition: taking words in their usual or most basic sense without metaphor or allegory.
Your Definition: 
Activity: Give the literal meaning of the word fire. 

Word: Metaphorical
Part of Speech: Adjective
Dictionary Definition: characteristic relating to metaphor; figurative.
Your Definition: 
Activity: Give the metaphorical meaning of the word fire. 

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Activity: 


We will read through the project together and you will receive time to work on this in class. 
Due Date: Thursday, October 26


Closure: 

Evaluate your progress on your SMART goal .

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