"New Moon/Gatsby?" Please Respond!

Based upon the New Moon/Gatsby Essay, will you please craft a short, two paragraph  Summary/Response addressing both the plot of the essay and a claim about a certain idea stated within the essay.  Please write formally using topic sentences, cited quotations, and other intelligent writing tactics. Please complete during class today.

Should Multi-Genre Thinking Matter?

After viewing your peers' Multi-genre American Literature Projects, what are you contemplating?  How did they specifically address themes under the umbrella of the "American Dream?"  Please explain, argue, quote, analyze within your response.  Make this response matter and please complete your response by the end of class today.