English 11B: The Great Gatsby Pacing Guide

Unit Objectives:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.1
Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including
determining where the text leaves matters uncertain

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.2
Determine two or more themes or central ideas of a text and analyze their development over the course of the text, including how they interact
and build on one another to produce a complex account; provide an objective summary of the text.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.7
Analyze multiple interpretations of a story, drama, or poem (e.g., recorded or live production of a play or recorded novel or poetry), evaluating how
each version interprets the source text. (Include at least one play by Shakespeare and one play by an American dramatist.)

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.1
Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.1.A
Introduce precise, knowledgeable claim(s), establish the significance of the claim(s), distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims,
and create an organization that logically sequences claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.4
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.5
Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on addressing what is
most significant for a specific purpose and audience.

MONDAY

11

TUESDAY
12

WEDNESDAY
13

THURSDAY
14

FRIDAY
15
Early Release - Hours 1,4,5
Historical background notes
Introduce journals
Read chapter 1
Chapter 1 journal due
Monday

18

Introduce essay prompts

19

20

21

22

Lesson 9E
C1 QUIZ
Read C2
C2 QUIZ
C2 journal due tomorrow

Lesson 9 E
Read C3
C3 journal

C3 QUIZ
Read C4
C4 journal
C4 QUIZ

Lesson 9 QUIZ
Read C5
C5 journal
C5 QUIZ

Read C6
C6 QUIZ

25

26

27

28

29

Read C7
C7 journal

Continue C7
C7 journal
C7 QUIZ

Read C8
C8 journal
C8 QUIZ

Read C9
C9 journal
C9 QUIZ

No School Memorial Day

Collect C3-6 journals

Collect C1-2 journals

C7-9 journals due Monday

1

Cedar Point Merit Trip

Collect C7-9 journals

FILM

FILM

Socratic Seminar Discussion

10

1st exam, 2nd class

2nd exam, 3rd exam

4th exam, 5th exam

5
Essay prewriting

In-Class Essay

LAST DAY

For each chapter students are required to complete the following: journal, reading comprehension quiz quiz dates are listed on the calendar above if you feel
you may not finish during class, it may be in your best interest to read ahead the day/night before.