Homework: April 23

Honors English 11

• We're working through The Great Gatsby, putting together mind maps and preparing to write about the book. Many of the mind maps you created in class today show a lot of insight into the book! We'll talk more about these maps tomorrow.
• For homework, your job is to write a formal analytical paragraph, analyzing the connection between the song that you chose and an aspect of the book. Remember, I showed an example today using "Float On": 
• EXAMPLE TOPIC SENTENCE: The song "Float On" by Modest Mouse represents the carefree attitude displayed by those who attended Gatsby's parties.
• In that paragraph, I would then go on to develop the proof from both the song and the book, and to analyze how the song connects to the story. Get it? Go for it!
• If you're not sure what song to use, you could use "Float On" by Modest Mouse, "Boy in the Well" by REM, "Guest Room" by The National, "End of the Movie" by Cake, or "The Kids Don't Stand a Chance" by Vampire Weekend. Those might be some of my choices...

English 12

• Today in class, we had a great conversation regarding the MONSTER in Frankenstein. You talked about the way the creature sees himself, and the ways that his own identity is molded (or, not molded) by his dear old "dad." Here's what it looked like when we were done talking:

• Tonight, you'll read Chapter 13 and 14. Remember, you're focusing on this new character, Safie, and her connection with the DeLaceys. What's her story? Does she remind you of any other characters or situations from the story.