Any Heroes Here? April 8, 2019

Focus: Is there any potential for heroism in The Great Gatsby?

1. Warming up with three good things and a quick heroic refresher

2. Trying out the hero's journey in The Great Gatsby on Nick and Gatsby

• Quickly recap the different stages of the hero's journey. Look up anything you feel confused about; try this website or this one if you need a quick refresher.

• Try filling out the hero's journey so far for Nick.

• Try filling out the hero's journey so far for Gatsby.

• Draw larger conclusions: Is one character a more convincing hero than the other? Are they both heroes? Why? Is neither a hero? Why not? What might Fitzgerald want us to understand better or differently about the role of heroes in a Modern world? FORM A THESIS STATEMENT IN RESPONSE TO THIS AND POST IT ON OUR CLASS BLOG.

3. Taking time to read, journal, and conference on Chapter 7 (leaders may use this time to meet)

*If you'd like to use the first ten minutes of your reading time to peruse the final lesson in your Grammar packet (or to look back through your Grammar packet), go for it!*

HW:
1. For TOMORROW: Look through your pink Grammar packet tonight before going to bed. Then, get a good night's sleep!

2. For THURSDAY: Finish reading and journalling on Chapter 7. It's looooooong, so make sure you give yourself plenty of time to read it.