English III Yearlong Warm Ups

3rd QuarterRemember all journal entries must

be AT LEAST ½ page in length.# All Entries

Journal 17What is your definition of the American dream? Describe

some examples of people you know, have heard about, or have read about that have dreamed an American

dream.

• Do not erase the number off of your desk.• Sit in the assigned seat I gave you at the beginning of 2nd quarter.• The Great Gatsby Date Changes:

-Friday- Chapter 6 Due with Study Guide (to be completed on a separate sheet of paper. DO NOT COPY SOMEONE ELSE’S ANSWERS.

-Monday, February 2nd- Chapter 9 DUE-Wednesday, February 4th- The Great Gatsby TEST

• Intro Ms. Means• Chapter 5 Quiz• Chapter 5 Study Guide• (Chapter 6 Study Guide DUE FRIDAY)• Mind Mapping and American Dream

Journal 18

If you were unbelievably wealthy and were planning to throw a party this weekend, what

would you include in your party and who would you invite? (No alcoholic beverages allowed!)

Journal 19

Journal 20“It was dawn now on Long Island and we went about

opening the rest of the windows down-stairs, filling the house with gray-turning, gold-turning light. The shadow of a tree fell abruptly across the dew and ghostly birds began to sing among the blue leaves. There was a slow, pleasant

movement in the air, scarcely a wind, promising a cool, lovely day… The night had made a sharp difference in the

weather and there was an autumn flavor in the air” (Fitzgerald)

As referenced in the quote above, why is the changing of the seasons from summer to fall significant given

Gatsby’s current circumstances? Can you think of a time when the changing seasons brought about a change for

you, either good or bad?

Journal 21Choose one of the following “life lessons” learned from The Great Gatsby and explain how it is taught through the novel with textual evidence. Then, explain why this lesson is so important to learn.1. Optimism is a noble, if futile trait.2. Money can’t buy you love (or friends).3. Unbridled passion isn’t always a good thing.4. It’s not easy to leave your past behind you.5. Don’t critique others.6. Physical beauty is fickle and futile.7. You know what they say about assuming…

Journal 22

How has reading The Great Gatsby influenced your idea of the American Dream as it is

today? Specifically, do you think the “dream” is an overall good one, or do you see its flaws? Explain by providing examples, from your own experience, of either flaws or benefits of the

American Dream today.