Monday, September 28, 2026
Daily Journal
Fitzgerald read widely and demonstrated early talent for writing, but he was a lousy student who struggled to achieve passing marks in both grade school and in college. Despite his legendary command of the written word, Fitzgerald was also a poor speller and may have suffered from dyslexia.
Standards Taught
- C102.01 — Critically read, analyze, compare, and evaluate complex literary texts.
- C102.06 — Find, analyze, interpret, and evaluate primary and secondary sources, incorporating them into written work using appropriate documentation format without plagiarism.
Today's Work
5 slides, 5 minutes
Language in:
- Fitzgerald, "The Diamond as Big as The Ritz"
- Perkins Gilman, "The Yellow Wallpaper"
- Chopin, "A Respectable Woman"
Quote of the Day
You must be the change you wish to see in the world.