The Holocaust Was Complete: April 16, 2019

Focus: Why does Fitzgerald kill off Gatsby, and why in this manner?

1. Warming up with an enthusiastic round of "Fix My Thesis"

• Click here for my thesis criteria and sample Gatsby thesis statements.
• Try composing a first draft of your thesis statement.

2. Performing a close reading of the last line of Chapter 8; finding your own word or phrase from Chapter 8 to read closely and posting it on today's blog with a question or comment.

3. Enjoying our penultimate fishbowl discussion: The Great Gatsby, Chapter 8

HW:
1. Please read and blog on Chapter 9 by Thursday. Leaders should prepare the syllabus and post it on the class WEBSITE (not blog).

2. Keep tracking evidence that connects to your timed writing topic and refining your thesis.