Mini-Lessons (whole class) Reading Writing Read the text and pick out symbols Have you ever had a dream that was deferred? What if Read the text and a scene from another your biggest dream is deferred? perspective What is the difference between new and old money? Read the text and determine themes Tom vs. Gatsby: who is the better man? Speaking and Listening Language Mini-research on a topic from one of the books - give a Write down any words you don't understand, make a list short presentation to the class about your topic (racism, as a class and define together on the smart board segregation, prohibition, class discrimination, etc) Stations Reading Workshop Stations Writing Workshop Stations Cross-Curricular Integration Science Social Studies American History - the American Dream throughout history Old vs. new money Civil Rights Organized Crime Prohibition Other Plans for Individual Differences Potential Intervention Potential Extension Think-pair-share Additional research options Shorter assignments for EC students Optional enrichment readings the American Dream Different options for writing assignments and projects Optional videos from the time period Credit opportunites - find an article, song, clip, etc that deals with the American Dream and share it in class Other Professional Resources
Mini-Lessons (whole class) Reading Writing Read the text and pick out symbols Read the text and a scene from another perspective Read the text and determine themes Have you ever had a dream that was deferred? What if your biggest dream is deferred? What is the difference between new and old money? Tom vs. Gatsby: who is the better man? Speaking and Listening Language Mini-research on a topic from one of the books - give a short presentation to the class about your topic (racism, segregation, prohibition, class discrimination, etc) Write down any words you don't understand, make a list as a class and define together on the smart board Stations Reading Workshop Stations Writing Workshop Stations Cross-Curricular Integration Science Social Studies American History - the American Dream throughout history Old vs. new money Civil Rights Organized Crime Prohibition Other Plans for Individual Differences Potential Intervention Potential Extension Think-pair-share Shorter assignments for EC students Different options for writing assignments and projects Additional research options Optional enrichment readings the American Dream Optional videos from the time period Credit opportunites - find an article, song, clip, etc that deals with the American Dream and share it in class Other Professional Resources
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