Gatsby Chapter Six

October 16, 2017

E.Q: Evaluate major ideas through literature circle discussion.

Compare and contrast the original novel to the film.

Obj: I can evaluate major ideas through literature circle discussion.

I can compare and contrast the original novel to the film. 

Starter: 

Swap foldables with a person at your table. 

Give each other feedback on the examples and explanations.

Then, make sure you name is on them and I will collect them.

Vocabulary: 

Word: Abstract Diction

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition:  Language that describes qualities that cannot be perceived with the five senses. For instance, calling something pleasant or pleasing is abstract

Your Definition: 

Activity: Give an example of a word that shows abstract ideas.

Word: Concrete Diction

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: refers to words that stimulate some kind of sensory response in the reader: 

Your Definition: 

Activity: Give an example of a concrete word. 

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: 

Evaluate the progress of your lit circle.

 HomeworkRead chapter seven by Wednesday