Gatsby Chapter Two

October 3, 2017

E.Q: Organize structural components of the story into a spider map.

 Discuss author's choice of the Great Gatsby.

Evaluate major concepts of the story in literature circles.

Obj: I can discuss author's choice of the Great Gatsby.

I can evaluate major concepts of the story in literature circles.

I can organize structural components of the story in a spider map.

Starter: 

Gatsby Chapter Two Summary 

Complete and submit the form for your stater. 

Vocabulary: 

 Word: Diction

Part of Speech: Noun

        Dictionary Definition: the choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writingYour Definition:             Activity: Complete the diction exercise by speaking this out loud: Peter piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.
If Peter piper picked a peck of pickled peppers,
Where's the peck of pickled peppers that Peter Piper picked?

  Activity: 

1.   Gatsby Chapter One and Two  Graphic Organizer

With a partner you will create a spider map for the first two chapters 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.

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 Literature Circles 

In your assigned groups, you will discuss chapter two using your role sheets.

Discussion Director

Literary Luminary

Summarizer

Illustrator

Connector

 Closure: 

  Identify one similarity and one difference between the book and movie.

 HomeworkRead chapter three.