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Thursday, October 22, 2020

Monday/Thursday, October 18th and 22nd

 1. Juxtaposition exercise- The American Dream (Schoology) 

After watching two scenes from Baz Luhrman's The Great Gatsby, what can we understand about the issue of the American Dream through juxtaposition? 

Juxtaposition- two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect.

Requirements:

1. Post with referencing specific examples from the text. Make sure that you reference both scenes to demonstrate juxtaposition. 

2. Respond to one classmate's post. Interact with their evidence. Add ideas or follow up evidence

2. Review theme-  Collect a list of possible thematic issues in Gatsby  and Allusions- Student chart

3.  Literary Device Review (Schoology) 

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Homework: 

1. Gatsby Test on Tuesday/Friday. Come early from Advisory if possible. 

2. IB Assessments Introduction and Review- (Complete by end of online class dates) 

A) Read: IO and Global Issues Handout

B) Watch: IO Overview. Global Issues

B) Complete: Global Issues Chart- Exercise

C)  Watch: Screencast- Biggest Issues Brainstorm

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