Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Gatsby Chapter Eight

October 19, 2017
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.7
Analyze multiple interpretations of a story, drama, or poem (e.g., recorded or live production of a play or recorded novel or poetry), evaluating how each version interprets the source text. (Include at least one play by Shakespeare and one play by an American dramatist.)
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 11-12 topics, texts, and issues, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
E.Q:  Compare and contrast the Great Gatsby novel to the movie adaptation.
Initiate and participate in collaborative discussions through literature circles. 

Starter: 

Respond to the prompt:

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Vocabulary: 

Word: Analyze
Part of Speech: Verb
Dictionary Definition: examine methodically and in detail the constitution or structure of (something, especially information), typically for purposes of explanation and interpretation.
Your Definition: 
Activity: Create ONE question stem that relates to analyzing.

Activity: 

1.  Gatsby Literature Circles 
In your assigned groups, you will discuss chapter six using your role sheets.
You CANNOT use the same role from the first or second circle.
You must do something different.

Discussion Director
Literary Luminary
Summarizer
Illustrator
Connector

 2.  Watch The Great Gatsby

As you watch the film version, compare and contrast it to the original F. Scott Fitzgerald version.
Keep a three column chart tracking the similarities and differences.  
By the end of the movie you should have a total 20 points. 

Closure: 

What is one thing you learned from the discussion today?

Homework
Read Chapter Nine

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