The Final Fishbowl!

It's our last one--make it our best!

Try getting into a hotseat, and as always, explore your ideas thoroughly and bring in lovely textual passages when possible.

Enjoy, my dears!

Gatsby Fishbowl #7: Chapter 8

Reminder: If you're not caught up with the reading, take this time to read quietly. When you are caught up, add an extended comment with a textual passage to this blog; e-mail your comment to me as well.

For those of you who ARE participating today, remember that you're aiming to bring in a passage or two from the reading. Take your time with your comments and explore your thoughts carefully.

You're almost through the end of The Great Gatsby--finish strong!

Gatsby Fishbowl #6: Chapter 7

Reminder: If you're not caught up with the reading, take this time to read quietly. When you are caught up, add an extended comment with a textual passage to this blog; e-mail your comment to me as well.

For those of you who ARE participating today, remember that you're aiming to bring in a passage or two from the reading. Take your time with your comments and explore your thoughts carefully.

Keep up your wonderful work!

Gatsby Fishbowl #5: Chapter 5

Hello, outer circle!

You have a challenge today! You must incorporate AT LEAST ONE QUOTATION into at least one of your responses to Chapter 5 today. This will make you both feel and appear quite intelligent.

Enjoy! Remember that you're aiming for 4 or 5 thoughtful comments here. If you do not have a reading ticket, you need to be taking notes right now; respond to the blog later when you are caught up with the reading.

Gatsby Fishbowl #3: Chapter 3

Relax and enjoy your discussion. Never hesitate to ask questions or to challenge someone's interpretation--just do it with respect and professionalism.

Gatsby Fishbowl #2: Chapter 2

As you discuss Chapter 2 of The Great Gatsby, slow down a little...pull in quotations from the chapter that you think are significant, lovely, or confusing.

If you're responding to someone, remember to use his or her name in your response. As always, maintain your professionalism.

Enjoy, and I look forward to reading this over spring break!

And have a fantastic, safe spring break, by the way!

Gatsby Fishbowl, Chapter 1

Enjoy a stimulating discussion of The Great Gatsby, Chapter 1! Remember to go into depth, bringing in quotations when applicable. Maintain your professionalism, including proper grammar and spelling.