Gatsby Chapter Five

October 12, 2017

E.Q: Analyze the use of diction in the Great Gatsby.

Compare and contrast the novel to the film.

Obj: I can analyze the use of diction in the Great Gatsby.

I can compare and contrast the novel to the film. 

Starter:

Based on the first five chapters, analyze what Fitzgerald's purpose was in writing the Great Gatsby. 

Vocabulary: 

Word: Connotation

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: an idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning.

Your Definition: 

Activity: Give an example of connotation.

Word: Denotation

Part of Speech; Noun

Dictionary Definition: the literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests.

Your Definition: 

Activity: 

Activity: 

1.  Gatsby Chapter Four 

As a class, share the topics you discussed in your literature circles from Friday.

*Consider the interaction between Nick and Gatsby, the presence of Meyer Wolfshiem, and Jordan Baker's story of the past. 

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. 

3.  Gatsby Chapter Five 

Summarize chapter five.

Characterize Gatsby around Daisy and vice versa.

Evaluate the relationship between the two characters.

Infer what the green light represents. 

Connect this chapter to ideas of the American dream.

4.  Gatsby Diction Foldable.

Make a foldable similar to the example I have.

You must include: 

Connotation

Denotation

Formal Diction

Informal Diction

Include an example from chapters four or five and explain the meaning of the quote. 

5.  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. 

(Chapter Five)

Closure: 

Predict what will happen between Daisy and Gatsby.

Homework

Read chapter six by Monday.