November 16, 2015
E.Q: Identify big ideas throughout The Great Gatsby.
Collaborate with your peers to create a topic for the Socratic seminar tomorrow.
Obj: I can identify big ideas throughout The Great Gatsby.
I can collaborate with peers to create a topic for the seminar tomorrow.
Starter:
Brainstorm as many big ideas from The Great Gatsby.
Make a list of these ideas, and then select the top one and write it on the board.
Activity:
1. Topic Generator
Using the big ideas posted on the board, create a topic for the seminar.
Remember, this needs to require you to research and think critically.
2. Small Group Discussion
At your tables, share out the topics you created.
Work together to collaborate on one topic that best relates to main idea.
We will be voting as a class on which topic we will discuss.
3. Research
Individually, find credible sources that relate to the topic decided in class.
Make sure the sources, are relevant and credible.
Post sources here:
Once you have posted a source, begin researching and taking Cornell notes.
Create at least 2 HOT thinking questions in prep for tomorrow.
Closure:
What is 1 HOT question that you will ask tomorrow.
Respond to your own question.
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