The Great Gatsby By F. Scott Fitzgerald Have a seat where you like today Objective:To turn in our Post Secondary Plans in three ring binders. Also, to begin our warm up activities for our first book,The Great Gatsby
What needs to be in my folder? For the correct order, refer to your directions Letter of Introduction Post Secondary Plan-Clean Copy Transcript Brag List-clean copy Resume Proof of upcoming letters of recommendation Autobio Essay Proof of Scholarship Application EDP will be placed in the folder later
HAS ANYONE WATCHED THE MOVIE CLUELESS?
In Groups of 3 “Like in the movie, Clueless, certain groups of people make up the population of our school. These groups form because the members usually have something in common. Without assigning a value judgment of good or bad, what types of groups exist in our school?”
Tuesday, October 8th Objective: To perform a mapping exercise of CAHS and discuss our roles within the CA community Man in the Mirror Exercise Writing Assignment
Silent Reflection “Look at the group you chose to work with for this activity. Take a few moments to silently think about who you chose and why? Keep this thought in your mind as we begin to think about the class structure of our school and our community.”
School Mapping Using the school map provided list the people found in the different areas of our school Example: Cafeteria-Who sits in each section of the café? Are there people who hang outside the café for lunch? Groups of 3 and you CAN’T work with the people you worked with yesterday. Locations: Cafeteria, specific hallways, gym, commons, main office, guidance office, band/theater area, and bathrooms.
Mapping & Man in the Mirror Exercise Discussion of differences in views in the mapping exercise How do you see yourself in the social classes of CA? Write it down in the next 2 minutes. How do other people see you in the social classes of CA? Take 4 minutes to talk to 8 people in the room from different backgrounds to find the answer. Write their response down. You can’t ask the 3 people from yesterday or today’s mapping exercise. Why are there differences? What are the similarities?
Writing Assignment Write one page (college ruled paper, no skipping line) on the following topic: Who am I and what defines me in the group I belong to within the school? If you have large handwriting, write a little more. If you write really small, come as close to a page as you can.
Discussion on Poverty, Middle Class, and Wealth
Wednesday, OCTOBER 9TH
Objective: to establish a social class and to learn about the author before we read the novel, The Great Gatsby Survival Quiz: Poverty, Middle Class, and Wealth Information about the author Get an SSR book ASAP Extra credit ends TOMORROW!!!
Poverty, Middle Class and Wealth Take the Test of Survival-flyer on back table Where do you fall in the measurement of poverty, middle class, and wealth?
F. Scott Fitzgerald Annotate the Article Answer the following question: What are the ten most important facts you learned about Fitzgerald?
20’s Slang Assignment
You and your friends live in New York City during the Roaring 20’s, and you are attending a famous party. Using a list of 1920’s slang, generate a dialogue between yourself and two or three of your friends. You must generate at least 10 lines of dialogue. You may work with up to two partners, but the lines of dialogue will need to increase: twenty (20) lines for two students and thirty (30) for three. You have to use one word on the sheet in each sentence.
Does the type of food offered at school effect the types of food students eat at school? If the school sold more candy and other unhealthy foods, would students by and eat it? If the school stopped selling “Hot Cheetos” would students still eat as many bags as they do now? Does the type of food sold at school have an impact on the type of food students eat at school?
Quick Write
Are people judged by the area they live in within CA or within your community?
Is there a rich side and a poor side or your community? If so, explain the areas that are known as the areas that have money and the areas that don’t have as much money and how people are judged.
Friday, October 12th Objective: to begin reading our first novel, The Great Gatsby (TGG). We will focus on completing chapter one and doing character inference. Why-Understanding of five major characters Discussion of author Discuss main ideas and characters
Chapter 1 Write down these 5 characters: Nick, Jordan, Tom, Daisy and Gatsby Write down 4-5 statements about each character as you read chapter 1 Make sure they are relevant statements. Chapter 1 is not action-packed, but you need the information. Be patient, it will come!
Monday, October 15th
Objective: To check understanding of chapter 1 and do inference on main characters. Why?-Clear understanding of the book When will I be tested?-Quiz over chapters 1 & 2 tomorrow Focus Question Quick Chapter Check Characters in Chapter 1-notes Read Chapter 2…The Drama is GREAT!!! Folders will NOT be in marking period #1
Focus Question What social class does our narrator, Nick, belong to? Find evidence to support your point of view in chapter 1. When you finish writing your answer, stand up.
Nick Carraway His father tells him not to judge (unbiased narrator) He fought in World War I He knows Tom from Yale He is a second cousin to Daisy He moved to West Egg in a fairly small house so as to make it on his own and not rely on his father’s wealth (unlike Tom)
Daisy Buchanan She makes a comment about her daughter being a beautiful fool She appears to be unhappy, bored She is described as strikingly beautiful
Tom Buchanan He is enormously wealthy He is apparently restless (having an affair he doesn’t hide) He is racist He is prone to violence He didn’t fight in World War I (unlike Nick) He is an athlete (football)
Jordan Baker She is an East-Egger (like Daisy and Tom) She is a childhood friend of Daisy’s from Louisville, KY She is a professional golfer
Gatsby Nick sees him apparently in a private moment of reverie He throws parties Various rumors are established about him Why is the book have his name in the title?
Big Events & Questions at the End of Chapter 2 is… Nick meets Tom’s mistress Nick, Tom and Myrtle go to a party There is violence… Did Nick have a sexual encounter? Was he too drunk to know what he was doing?
Tuesday, October 16th Objective: To show understanding of chapters 1 & 2 in quiz format. Why? To prove I am reading while Ms. Mathews is away. The option of watching the movie tomorrow depends on Mr. Loy
The Great Gatsby Chapter 2 Describe the "valley of ashes." What does it look like and what does it represent? Describe Mr. Wilson and Myrtle. Do they seem to fit into the setting? What more have you learned about Nick in this chapter? Is he similar or different than the people he spends his time with? Describe the violent act Tom committed against Myrtle. What does this reveal about him?
Today’s Quiz: At least 4-6 sentences for each answer. No books, No talking, No cheating.
Describe the narrator. What was his family background like? Describe Tom’s newfound philosophy based upon the book he reads. What does Jordan do for a living? Why is her job unique for the 1920’s? What is “The Valley of Ashes?” How did it become this way? Describe the Wilsons. Extra Credit: What childhood book was mentioned in chapter two of the novel?
Every culture is divided into social classes. These classes are determined by factors such as race, religion, level of education, and income. Think about yourself. To what class do you belong? What defines that group of people? Are you satisfied with what your group represents, or do you envision yourself being part of a different class? Respond to one of the choice in the prompt below: Write about theme: Where will I choose to belong Do one of the following: Describe how your life goals reflect the social class to which you want to belong. Tell about a person you admire whose life changed as a result of moving into a different social class Persuade the reader that the class one belongs to does matter in life.
Vocabulary Literary Fiction Foreshadowing Allegory Cynical Ironic Peripheral Narrator Inference
Character Inference Write down 5 characters Write down 4-5 sentences that you know about the character Take a guess of their role in the book (protagonist, antagonist, strong personality, weak personality, etc)
Focus Question
What clues does Fitzgerald give the reader to let him/her know Myrtle will never really be able to rise up from her social class in the Valley of Ashes?
Answer Plan Restate the question. Provide 4-5 examples of what happens to Myrtle or what she says or does. Include page numbers of where examples can be found. Conclude in a sentence or two, what you think this means
Wednesday, October 13th Quick Write First 4 Vocab words Inference on characters Continue working on mapping
Vocabulary Literary Fiction Foreshadowing Allegory Cynical Ironic Peripheral Narrator Inference Imagery
Article of the Week-Annotation Rules Read the questions FIRST! Number off each paragraph Draw a square around the thesis statement Underline the main ideas in paragraphs Circle words you don’t know Write a comment in the column or underneath the paragraph
Quiz Time Number 2 Who is Dr T.J. Eckleburg? What clues does Fitzgerald give the reader to let him/her know Myrtle will never really be able to rise up from her social class in the Valley of Ashes? Describe the party in this chapter. (People, conversations, etc.) Must have at least 5 detailed events in your answer.
Homework Read chapter 2 Nick goes to a party Example of him being a Peripheral Narrator Strong use of Imagery with setting
Thursday, October 18th Objective: To prove knowledge of chapters 1 & 2 by classroom discussion and questioning. Also, to begin reading chapter 3. Why? Ms. Mathews has been gone, so I need to show comprehension. When will I be tested? Another quiz will come in the next three days over chapters 3-4. Focus Question, discussion, and comprehension.
You are retaking a quiz today due to the excessive talking and poor behavior You will be doing reading on your own for now on. No reading in class. If you were not responsible and did not get your book the last week and a half, you will need to read it online. As a class, will not be attending the field trip next Thursday (invitation only.) You will have to do the majority of the EDP on your own time since you have lost computer time. You won’t be doing the traditional group assignment at the end of this book.
Quiz retake due to talking and lack of cooperation with the sub-50 points Answer each with at least 5-7 sentences for full credit What clues does Fitzgerald give the reader to let him/her know Myrtle is failing at moving up from her social class in the Valley of Ashes? Choose 4 adjectives for The Valley of Ashes and explain them. Describe Nick Carraway’s family. Discuss the personality of Daisy Buchanan. Some literary reviewers believe that Nick has a unique sexual encounter and is confused on his sexuality. Do you agree or disagree with this belief? Explain your answer.
Focus Question-due in 5 minutesminimum of half a page for credit
What clues does Fitzgerald give the reader to let him/her know Myrtle is failing at moving up from her social class in the Valley of Ashes? Answer Plan 1. Restate the question. 2. Provide 4-5 examples of what happens to Myrtle or what she says or does. Keep imagery in mind… 3. Conclude in a sentence or two, what you think this means.
Tuesday, October 22nd Objective: to discuss the first three chapters of TGG, focusing today on the relationship of Tom, Daisy, and Myrtle. Tomorrow: Gossip and Gatsby’s Parties Wednesday: Quiz Chapter 3
Focus Question “Man may have discovered fire, but women discovered how to play with it.” -Candance Bushnell, Sex in the City Why do many women make such bad choices with affairs of the heart? Do men make equally bad choices in matters of love?
Nick’s Adventures Explain the relationship between Tom and Myrtle Explain what happens at Tom and Myrtle’s party Is Nick bisexual? What events in the book might prove that he is or isn’t?
Wednesday, October 23rd Objective: to discuss key events in chapters 2 & 3 and to prepare for quiz #2 Discussion time, movie clip, then time to examine and read TGG Why? Quiz on chapters 3-4 Field Trip tomorrow-handouts on front table
Small Group Discussion How does gossip affect our perceptions of others? Is gossip a problem at CA? Why do people gossip? Discuss for 5 minutes
Today’s Work
Writing Assignment: Let’s watch the party scene in the newer version of TGG. Write your reactions to the imagery of the party. What things do you see? Would you want to attend? What do the attendees say about Gatsby? Describe who you believe the real Gatsby is based on the rumors spread by the party-goers. What do you think of Gatsby? Is he a killer? A German spy? A shady character?
Monday, October 28th Objective: To display knowledge of TGG, chapters 1-4, in a quiz format. Students will be allowed to use their books for this quiz, but have the time limit of 25 minutes. Why? College students must prove knowledge of content with lots of detail and examples. Failure to display this will result in a low grade. Announcements: College Application Week, & application deadlines are upon you.
1. What might Fitzgerald be symbolizing by having a giant pair of eyes looking down from above? Explain your answer. 2. Relate communities in Michigan to the settings of East Egg, West Egg, and the Valley of Ashes. (Detroit, Flint, Royal Oak, etc.-use imagery examples to answer this question) Use examples from the book and personal knowledge to prove your answer. 3. Fitzgerald highlights Nick’s honesty by surrounding him with many dishonest characters. The end of Chapter Three features Nick’s revelation about himself. “Every one suspects himself of at least one of the cardinal virtues, and this is mine: I am one of the few honest people that I have ever known.” What is it about other characters that prompts Nick to say this about himself? (examples of being a peripheral narrator, can be used in this answer) 4. How many dinners were served at Gatsby’s party? What does this tell you about Gatsby’s social class? Explain with detail.
Pop Quiz-Choose 3 Questions Restate, standard English rules apply toward your score, and use detail! You may use your book. 15 mins max!
Describe Gatsby’s party in 5 complete and detailed sentences. Who was sitting in the library? Describe that encounter. How many dinners were served? What does this tell you about Gatsby’s social class? What did Gatsby invite Nick to do? How did the party end? What did Nick decide that he had to do at the end of the chapter? Why?
Tuesday, October 23rd Objective: to discuss the happenings in chapter four of TGG. Also, students will learn and practice literary terminology found in TGG. Why? Terms help with deeper understanding of the book. When is the next quiz? Friday or Monday
Focus Question-You choose three, be prepared to discuss in 5 minutes
What was the name of the “boarder” at Gatsby’s? Describe him. Describe Gatsby’s car. What does it tell you about Gatsby? What does Gatsby ask Nick that makes him uncomfortable on their way to N.Y.? What were some things Gatsby told Nick about his life? With whom did the two eat lunch? What was his claim to fame? What did Jordan tell Nick in the flashback in this chapter?
Vocabulary Literary Fiction Foreshadowing Allegory Cynical Ironic Peripheral Narrator Inference Imagery
Foreshadowing To show or indicate beforehand Prefigure
Allegory A representation of an abstract or spiritual meaning through concrete or material forms Figurative treatment of one subject under the guise of another
Cynical Distrusting Disparaging the motives Showing contempt to accept standards Bitterly or sneeringly distrustful Pessimistic Contemptuous
Ironic Coincidental Unexpected Example: It was ironic that she was seated next to her ex-husband at the dinner.
Peripheral Narrator Reserves judgment Invisible narrator Narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all the other characters Very similar to third person omniscient
Tuesday, October 29th Objective: to review chapter 4 and do a writing assignment for Daisy’s and Gatsby’s previous relationship Café Rhema is today! 6-8 PM Keep Reading, we aren’t going to slow down!!!
Reading Check Everyone stand up Everyone needs to give one fact from chapter 4 You can have a seat when you answer correctly No facts can be repeated 10 points for giving a fact today
Small Discussion Daisy has a relationship with Tom Daisy has a past with Gatsby Tom is cheating on Daisy Gatsby wants to meet up with Daisy at Nick’s House Compare and contrast the characters of Tom and Gatsby. In what ways are they similar? In what ways are they different?
Writing Assignment
Compose a letter detailing what you think Gatsby would include in his letter to Daisy. Maintain Gatsby’s voice (which means you should be pretending that YOU are Gatsby) and include references from the text (their past events, your feelings, etc). Standard English Rules Apply and format your focus question like a letter. Keep it clean…make sure it is school appropriate! Must be at least half a page
Monday, October 25th Find your new seat! Names on are the note card/note stuck to each desk. Revisit vocabulary-I know it’s not Vocab Wednesday, but you will have a separate assignment that day with vocab. Begin chapter 4 Complete the questions for chapter 4. Have chapter 4 and the questions complete by the start of class tomorrow.
Tuesday, October 26th If you are attending the college day field trip, pick up the green and yellow handouts on the center desk Inspirational video for the 2nd marking period Field trip slips are due today, no excuses! Reading check of chapter 4 Discuss the questions for the chapter Writing Assignment for chapter 4
Tuesday, October 18th Focus Question Chapter 5 Questions Read chapter 5 Field trip next Thursday!
Thursday, October 25th Objective: to attend the MCC College Fair and make a plan for our futures! To discuss important issues with the trip, and to have time to read chapter 5. Why? College applications are due NEXT week!
Wednesday, October 30th Objective: to use our creative abilities and knowledge of chapters 1-5 in designing cover art for TGG. Why? Examine covers is an important skill to have when you leave for college. When will I be tested? Monday
Think You Can’t Judge a Book By It’s Cover? Well
then you’d be wrong…
Learn
to take what you need from the cover…(but you still need to read the book)
History of the Picture
The cover of The Great Gatsby is among the most celebrated pieces of jacket art in American literature.
Francis Cugat
Preceded the novel’s completion
Fitzgerald “wrote it in”
Examinations of TGG Cover Art The eyes are reminiscent of those of Dr. T. J. Eckleburg (faded commercial billboard near George Wilson's auto-repair shop) Two nude woman at a slant The description of Daisy Buchanan as the "girl whose disembodied face floated along the dark cornices and blinding signs".
Your Job… Design a new cover for the novel, The Great Gatsby You don’t have to be a artist to design a cover, use events, symbols and colors to make a work of art.
Pick a scene that sticks out for you or maybe a theme
Make sure to explain your design on the back of your paper. Make sure to use the storyline we have read so far in making the cover.
Thursday, October 31st Objective: to finish the jacket art assignment for TGG (15 minutes), discuss the designs, and to watch part of the newer version of TGG with review questions. Why? To show knowledge of the book (we are at the midway point). When will I be tested? Monday!
Cover Art
You have 15 minutes to finish If you need colored pencils use the extras in the supply bin. You will have to share your covers in class Place your explanation for the design on the on the back You will be responsible to explain it to the class if called upon.
◦ Pick a scene that sticks out for you ◦ A scene that demonstrates what you feel is the most important theme of the novel
While watching the movie: Questions for Chapters 4 -5: Restate and Use Detail in your answers.
1. Why does Nick say Gatsby’s house looks like the World’s Fair? 2. How does Gatsby’s gardeners help prepare for Daisy’s visit? 3. Describe Gatsby’s suit for the rendezvous with Daisy. What does this signify? 4. Describe at least two rooms in Gatsby’s home. How do they reflect is wealthy social class? 5. What symbolism is being used in chapter 5 as FORESHADOWING for events to come?
Friday, November 1st Computer Day EDPs, applications, or reading Have an SSR book for Advisory Read chapter 6 over the weekend Quiz on 5-6 on Monday College Application Week next week Senior pictures and applications are due! EDPs need to come to me by next Friday, signed by you and a parent/caregiver
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Monday, November 4th Objective: to examine and discuss the major symbolism used in The Great Gatsby in a new quiz format. Why? The major drama of the book is coming. The symbolism and foreshadowing from this point on is very important. When is my next quiz after today? Friday Focus Question for a warm up, then cooperative learning exercise
How to use Automic Download the app on your device Open the app, and when you are ready to record, hit the record key Make sure the mic is close to the speaker and detecting his/her voice
When finished, hit the stop button, then select the rename button (upper right corner) Enter the name of the members of your group Select manage exports Send it to my email:
[email protected]
Let’s Practice What are the advantages/disadvantages of Daisy and Gatsby romantically reuniting? Answer clearly State your name at the beginning Captains, make sure your are recording
Quiz: Examining the text for the author’s use of contextual symbols: The names of the characters Colors (Gatsby’s car, suit, etc) The weather (seasons, rain, etc) Gatsby’s parties The green light in front of Daisy’s house Daisy’s crying episodes in the book (tears) 2 symbols on your own-not counting the eyes on the billboard. Use examples throughout the book to prove understanding of these symbols
Wednesday, October 31st Objective: to watch a film adaptation of TGG and compare it to the book. Why? Visual representations will help with clarity When should I read? You will have some time today to begin reading chapter 6. It must be completed before you come to class tomorrow. When will I be tested? Tomorrow (chapters 1-6) Focus Question to warm up class
Gossip! Gossip! Gossip! Tiger Wood’s mistress leaked this message and information and reportedly was paid a six figure amount of money for the story. Listen to the Voicemail message Question: Is it wrong to sell gossip to receive a monetary gain? i.e. magazines, TV shows, websites, etc. Restate Standard English Rules Apply
Chapter 6: Restate and USE DETAIL IN YOUR ANSWERS!
Who was at Gatsby’s door at the beginning of the chapter? Why? Describe Gatsby’s real life story. What is his real name? Who gave Gatsby his start? What did Gatsby do for him? (jobs) Describe the way Tom acted at Gatsby’s home. What does Tom vow to do in this chapter? Why? Describe the party and Tom’s reaction.
Today’s Assignment Pick a partner As a pair work on the reading quiz for chapters 4-6 of The Great Gatsby If you would like to work alone, that is acceptable. Write your answers directly on the test You may use your book Time limit: 15 mins
Monday, October 24th Article of the Week-Due Friday Field Trip Forms due Tomorrow!!! Inspirational video to start marking period #2 Focus Question Writing Assignment-Chapter 6 Discuss Chapter 6 Homework assignment
Gossip! Gossip! Gossip! Tiger Wood’s mistress leaked this message and information and reportedly was paid a six figure amount of money for the story. Listen to the Voicemail message Question: Is it wrong to sell gossip to receive a monetary gain? i.e. magazines, TV shows, websites, etc. Restate Standard English Rules Apply
Today’s Assignment Pretend you are a news reporter for a local gossip magazine Write an article about the mystery of who Jay Gatsby really is. Use your knowledge of the previous chapters to help you with the facts and fiction about Gatsby One page in length Have a reporter name on your article and a heading at the top.
Thursday, November 1st Objective: to show knowledge of important symbols, events, and inference on characters in TGG. Why? There are only three chapters left in the book. If you don’t have knowledge on these key areas, you will not do well in the final project. Socratic Circle tomorrow!!! When is the final project? It will be assigned next week (Friday). Focus Questions, symbolism assignment,
Focus Question
To what extent does our society today allow for more options for females? To what extent might Daisy’s choices be different today compared to the 1920’s?
Answer Plan Restate Use details to prove your point in your answer Standard English Rules Apply!
Join back with your symbolism partners (Tuesday’s partner).
For Jay Gatsby, Daisy, Tom, Nick, Myrtle and George, please answer the following questions with examples:
What is the character’s strengths (2 examples with proof from the book)? What is the character’s weaknesses (2 examples with proof from the book)? Name a defining moment from the novel for the character. What is so important about this moment for that character? What is the character’s motivations (2 examples with proof from the book) ? Create a symbol for the character.
It’s Computer Day for Seniors, so you can find us in the Media Center during 3rd,
Friday, November 2nd Objective: to examine the real character of Jay Gatsby and to read chapter 7. Chapter 7-Best…Drama…Ever! Focus Question and then time to read Monday-First Socratic Circle. Main discussion will be chapter 7. Be prepared! Turn in your article of the week after the focus question.
Focus Question
Taking all the information you have gathered from various sources about Gatsby’s personal life, what do you think Fitzgerald is trying to illustrate to the readers about those who try to be part of a social class different from the one in which they were born?
Answer Plan
1. Restate the question to introduce the answer. 2. Write several sentences giving examples of Gatsby’s personal life that illustrate his attempt to move into the wealthy social class. 3. Conclude by writing about Fitzgerald’s intention to illustrate to his reader’s the possibility of moving from one social class to another.
What caused Gatsby’s parties to stop? Why did he fire all of his servants? Describe the driving arrangements at the beginning and end of the trip into town. What did Wilson tell Tom when he got gas for Gatsby’s car? Explain the major conflict with Tom, Daisy and Gatsby in this chapter. What happened on the way home from town? Describe the way Tom and Daisy acted at home. What was Gatsby doing at the end of this chapter? Why?
Friday, November 2nd Objective: to have our first Socratic Circle-Focus on chapter 7. Why? Opportunity to hear different points of view on the actions of the characters and key events. Review over a proper Socratic Circle and begin our discussion. When is my next quiz? Monday Article of the week-due at the beginning of the hour
Focus Question How is the lack of people attending college effecting cities across America? Use the article to prove your point What similarities do you see with Dayton, Ohio and Flint, Michigan? How can you help with improving the cities environment? At least ¾ of a page
Socratic Circle-Everyone needs yesterday’s notes out on their desk
Inside Circle: 10 desk, 8 students Outside Circle: All other seats Inside circle’s job: To discus the book, to keep the conversation flowing smoothly, to include each member in the discussion, to discuss and not debate. Outside Circle’s job: to take notes, to not talk, to give feedback & to hop in when necessary to share views. The most important job=outside circle This will help you with your quiz on Monday
Tuesday, November 6th Quiz on Chapter 7 Discuss Chapter View the chapter-movie clip Baker field trip may be cancelled…
Tuesday, November 5th Objective: To show understanding of chapter 7 and to complete chapter 8. Tuesday Class: Discussion or Quiz. The choice is yours.Viewing of part of the movie. Read chapter 8 tonight. Projects introduced this week EDPs to me by Monday
Chapter 7
Describe Daisy and Gatsby's new relationship. Compare George Wilson and Tom. What did each man learn about his wife and how did they each react? Describe the fight between Gatsby and Tom. What do these men think of each other? How are they similar and how are they different? Do you think that Tom knew Daisy was driving the "death car"? Why or why not? What was significant about Nick's 30th birthday?
Character Mapping of Chapter 7 Fill in each box with the actions by the characters in Chapter 7. Draw arrows to connect the characters and label the relationship between them at this point of the novel Example done for you: Jay Gatsby
Chapter 8
What did Gatsby tell Nick in the flashback portion of this chapter? What does Gatsby’s gardener want to do? What was Gatsby’s reaction? Describe the conversation between Nick and Jordan Baker. What was happening at Wilson’s garage that day? Who did Wilson blame for killing Myrtle? How and Why? What happened at Gatsby’s house that day? Who do you feel is ultimately responsible?
Tuesday, November 1st Quiz Writing an obituary Writing an epitaph Homework: Finish the book
Quiz-Chapters 7 & 8-Choose 3 Restate, use detail, and use standard English rules.
Compare George Wilson and Tom. What did each man learn about his wife and how did they each react? How are seasons used in constructing this novel? Who is Dan Cody and what is his significance in Gatsby's life? How does Nick's statement "You're worth the whole bunch put together" show a change in Nick from the beginning of the novel? How does T. J. Eckleberg affect Mr. Wilson?
Wednesday, November 6th Objective: to mourn the loss of our beloved, Jay Gatsby, and others in the book TGG. To establish an understanding of chapter 8 on an epitaph, and to write a obituary for our fallen protagonist. Why? We are coming to the conclusion of our book. When will we discuss the project? Friday or Monday
What is an epitaph? Noun 1. a commemorative inscription on a tomb or mortuary monument about the person buried at that site. 2. a brief poem or other writing in praise of a deceased person.
"That's all folks." -- Mel Blanc
Murdered by a traitor and a coward whose name is not worthy to appear here.
Jesse James
A tomb now suffices for him whom the world was not enough Alexander the Great
Quoth the Raven, "Nevermore.“ Edgar Allen Poe
EXCUSE MY DUST. Dorothy Parker
TO SAVE YOUR WORLD YOU ASKED THIS MAN TO DIE: WOULD THIS MAN, COULD HE SEE YOU NOW, ASK WHY? EPITAPH FOR THE UNKNOWN SOLDIER W H AUDEN R.I.P
Focus Question If you made an epitaph for Jay Gatsby, what would it say and why? Use evidence from the book to create your tombstone, epitaph, and for the explanation. Ms. Mathews’s Choice: A man who loved with all his heart, but didn’t receive love in return.
How to write an obituary Name and/or nickname Birth Date and Death Date Life: The most detailed section.You should have at least 5 different things for Gatsby Family and Friends of importance Service: Usually it was held in people’s houses during this time End
Compare and Contrast Jay Gatsby vs Dorothy Day Read over the information on Dorothy Day, a woman who lived to help the poor Read over chapter 9, and learn of the endings of Gatsby Fill out the chart using information from both sources Be detailed with your information This is a skill that we will be using in the next book often
Wednesday, December 9th Focus Question Summary assignment of The Great Gatsby Project discussed Friday If work is done well, movie tomorrow
Monday, November 12th Objective: to take a mini quiz on TGG and to work on our projects Why? Show knowledge of the ending of the book When is my project due? Friday
The end of The Great GatsbyChoose 2: 10 minutes Restate and Detail! Explain the funeral scene of TGG. Were you surprised by the funeral scene of the novel? Why or why not? What is Nick’s final opinion of Tom? Daisy? Jordan? Use examples from the book. What does Gatsby’s father find amongst his belongings? What does this say about his character/personality?
Objective: to complete our TGG projects. Today is the last day to work!
Grab “Night” from the Media Center It’s due at the beginning of the hour FRIDAY! Individual-20, group-60 & Review-20 Make sure your technology works beforehand Peer Review at the end of class Friday People who chose the paper option-due at the beginning of the hour-use 3 sources. Be productive, I am watching you! Lack of work, low attendance, and behavior effects peer review portion of grade.
Focus Question Explain how and why Nick’s views about Gatsby have changed so dramatically. Please comment on both the negative actions of East Eggers, Gatsby’s funeral and Gatsby’s own positive characteristics. Answer Plan:
1. Restate the question to introduce the answer. 2. Explain how Nick’s views have changed. 3. Explain why Nick’s views have changed, giving specific details from the text. 4. Conclude by writing about Fitzgerald’s intentions in having Nick being willing to change his mind
Thursday, November 7th Objective: To discuss the project for the end of TGG. Also, to see examples of previous projects. Why? To show knowledge of the book When is it due? A week from Monday
Novel Focus Character Analysis Setting (Time and Place) Major Themes (lessons learned from the novel) Symbolism in the novel Significance of the cover and title Vocabulary for the unit
Friday, December 11th Finish the movie Introduce your project Project due Thursday Computer Time Monday-Wednesday
Tuesday, December 15th “Hired!” or “Fired!” Day Work today will effect a possible change in the due date. Remember, everyone needs their own individual responsibility.
Objective: to continue work on TGG project. It’s due on Monday!!! Performance Day: (Live or Previously Recorded) Monday Look at agenda for the week Don’t forget your individual task are part of your grade Spirit Cup is Friday! Yes, it starts early Football game is Saturday at 1. Be there and support, seniors!
Final Gatsby Quiz How does Gatsby represent the American dream? What does the novel have to say about the condition of the American dream in the 1920s? How does this novel relate with today’s American dream? Make sure to use examples from the final chapters for full credit.
Wednesday, November 13 Objectives: Read over the article about the importance of grammar Get your writing notebook organized to be graded Work on your projects that are due on Monday Cans for extra credit are due tomorrow due to NHS pick up after school Don’t forget Spirit Cup and Game!
In the very last line of Chapter Three, Nick Carraway claims: "I am one of the few honest people that I have ever known." By the end of the book, Jordan Baker decides that this statement itself a lie. Is Nick Carraway honest or dishonest?
Monday, November 18th Objective: To watch our TGG creations! After completing our movie viewings, we will do a peer review and vote for awards. Make sure to pick up Night in the media center on Friday, you will need it. Turn Gatsby In on Friday! We don’t want senior fines! When will we start reading Night? After Turkey Day Break
It’s time to vote! Best Actor Best Actress Best Supporting Actor Best Supporting Actress Best Musical Score Best Picture (project)
Tuesday, November 19th Objective: To have our awards ceremony, complete a peer review, and to hear critiques of our work. Make sure to pick up Night in the media center on Friday, you will need it. Turn Gatsby In on Friday! We don’t want senior fines! When will we start reading Night? After Turkey Day Break
Peer Review Who was in your group? What was each person’s job? On a scale of 0-10, how successful was each group member with their work for the project? Explain your rating What problems did you encounter in the process? Is there anyone that you would not work with again from this class? Why?
Monday, November 19th
Objective: 1st & 5th Hour-To have our award ceremony for the cooperative learning projects from TGG. 4th hour-Also, to watch video examples from other classes and do a comparison of effort and praise others. What unit is next? Night-an autobio about the holocaust. Pick up your book if you haven’t by tomorrow. When will we start reading? After Turkey Day break
Examples of projects
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZHy 4IGGqok
