Benchmark!!

October 31, 2014

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!

Starter:

Use one of the pictures below as inspiration for your writing today.

Vocabulary:

Use the Great Gatsby Vocab document to keep track of this novel's vocabulary.

We will go over the first 5 words today.

 

Activity:

 

1.  Finish Reading Chapter One

 

Together, we will work on identifying the main idea.

At the end of each page, we will pause and discuss the big idea.

Gatsby Online Edition

 

 

2.  Benchmark

 

Please go to USAtestprep.com and take the benchmark labeled "Benchmark 10/31"

 

3.  After Benchmark 

   Compare and Contrast

Consider the difference between the West Egg and East Egg.

Create a Venn Diagram comparing and contrasting the two different locations.

Add on to your diagram comparing and contrasting old and new money.

Use the eHow article to help.

 

Closure:

 What is one strength and weakness you discovered from your benchmark.