Discuss the implications of Tom reading "The Rise of the Colored Empires"

The Psychological Implications of Trump's obsession with gold

Discuss the Poem and the color gold

What does it mean?  What does it suggest about the topics that will be explored?


HW: Read and annotate chapter 2: 

Also, please write one authentic textually-based discussion question on a sheet of paper that you can hand in at the beginning of class tomorrow.  The question may be interpretive in nature, asking a question about the text, a character, a line by Carraway, etc., or evaluative, asking a question prompted by the text but related to the "real world".

Also, on the same paper, please identify a song that you connect to chapter 1 or two. In a paragraph in your noteook, introduce the song (the name of the song and artist), briefly explain why you connected the song with the novel and share a particularly meaningful stanza from the song. Explain how you see the the song and the specific lyrics relating to chapter 1 or 2 of Gatsby; include at least one quote from The Great Gatsby.

Students will register for exams online at www.lths.revtrak.net.

           

Please make the following announcements to your students concerning this year’s AP Exam administration. I will also put a copy of this email in your mailbox for your convenience.

• AP exam registration is now open.

• Check your LTHS email account for an important email containing:                                      --the registration website

--step-by-step instructions on how to register for exams

• The cost for each exam is $93.00. 

• The deadline to register online is March 3^rd, 2017.  Registrations received after the deadline will be charged an additional $55.00 late fee.

• If you have a conflict with an exam date, you must seek Late Testing Approval from Mrs. Smith in the Testing Office (Rm. 45) as soon as possible so that late materials can be ordered you. There is a $45 fee for Late Tests in addition to the exam cost.

·         Prior to taking your first exam, you must complete several non-test sections of your answer sheet.  This can be done at a Pre-Administration Session on one of the following dates:  April 17, 18, 20 or 21. Time and location of Pre-Exam sessions is TBA.

• Sophomores in AP European History will have a Pre-Exam Session during one of their AP European History classes (so they do not need to attend one of the aforementioned sessions on April 18-21).

• All AP scores are available online ONLY, beginning in early July.  To access your score reports, you must create a College Board account at https://apscore.collegeboard.org/scores.  It is not necessary to sign up for an account if you have created one previously (i.e., for past AP exam score reports or if you have taken an SAT test).

Thank you for your support and commitment to Advanced Placement!

Nancy Kalkowski

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 LAD Discussion Rubric

Criteria	Novice	Developing	Proficient	Excellent
Personal Communication of Ideas	Does not contribute to the ongoing conversation nor respond to peers’ comments. Comments continually lack insight and relevance. Multiple filler words and hesitancies impede understanding of message.	Sometimes contributes to the ongoing conversations. Comments occasionally are insightful and relevant but quality is inconsistent. Some filler words and hesitancies are noticeable but do not impede understanding.	Contributes to the ongoing conversations. Comments are consistently insightful and relevant. Thoughts usually articulated fluidly with very few hesitancies or vocal fillers.	Actively stimulates and sustains further discussion by building on peers’ comments. Comments are insightful, relevant, and creatively thought-provoking throughout. Knows when to alter angle of topic to illicit further discussion and comments. Thoughts articulated fluidly throughout with no noticeable hesitancies or vocal fillers.
Personal Integration within the Group	Does not pay attention to discussion. Comments insult group members through derogatory, defamatory, or condescending words or body language. Monopolizes discussion time or refuses to talk at all - ever. Communication causes conflict or derails the objectives of the discussion. Refuses to move on from a topic.	Seems to pay attention to discussion but does not contribute willingly unless asked directly. May interrupt others occasionally or monopolize conversation. Comments are usually appropriate.	Pays attention to discussion as evidenced through nonverbal cues and frequently contributes to conversation. Respectfully enters the conversation. Occasionally makes positive, authentic validations of others’ comments when appropriate. Allows others time to speak. Comments are always appropriate.	Plays a role in facilitating discussion by encouraging others to contribute. Frequently makes positive, authentic validations of others’ comments when appropriate. Attempts to diffuse conflict when necessary. Helps to regulate flow of conversation.