October 2, 2017
E.Q: Research background information for the Great Gatsby.
Present your findings to the class.
Organize structural components of the story into a spider map.
Obj: I can research background information for the Great Gatsby.
I can present my findings to the class.
I can organize structural components of the story in a spider map.
Starter:
Reflect on your research from Friday.
3. 2. 1
List THREE facts you learned.
Create TWO questions you still have.
Provide yourself with ONE plus.
Vocabulary:
Word: Structure
Part of Speech: Noun
Dictionary Definition: the arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of something complex.Your Definition: Activity: Find an image associated with this word. Word: PlotPart of Speech: NounDictionary Definition: events that make up a story or the main part of a storyYour definition: Activity: Find an image of a plot diagram.
Activity:
1. Presentations
You are expected to create an engaging presentation to share with the class.
While each of you present write down 3 facts about the topic.
You may put these on a sheet of paper or in your Google Drive.
2. Discussion of Gatsby
Questions
Summarize chapter one.
Characterize the major characters.
Evaluate the language used to create the mood.
Analyze how it represents the American Dream.
3. Gatsby Chapter One Graphic Organizer
With a partner you will create a spider map for the first chapter of The Great Gatsby.
Include THREE details for each topic.
Topics
Exposition/Setting
Exposition/Characters
Point of View- What it is and purpose.
Significant Quotes- Explain why significant
Unfamiliar Vocab- include definition and context
Examples of The American Dream.
4. Watch The Great Gatsby
As you watch the film version, compare and contrast it to the original F. Scott Fitzgerald version.
(We will watch the first ten minutes.)
Closure:
Identify one similarity and one difference between the book and movie.
Homework Read The Great Gatsby, Chapter Two
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