The American Dream in Gatsby

October 23, 2017

Standards: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.4

Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including words with multiple meanings or language that is particularly fresh, engaging, or beautiful. (Include Shakespeare as well as other authors.)

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.11-12.1

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: Connect the big idea of the American dream to The Great Gatsby in a collaborative discussion.

Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in The Great Gatsby.

Starter: 

Review your talking points for the fishbowl activity.

Make sure that you have textual evidence for your ideas.

Vocabulary: 

Word: Literal 

Part of Speech: Adjective 

Dictionary Definition: taking words in their usual or most basic sense without metaphor or allegory.

Your Definition: 

Activity: Give the literal meaning of the word fire. 

Word: Metaphorical

Part of Speech: Adjective

Dictionary Definition: characteristic relating to metaphor; figurative.

Your Definition: 

Activity: Give the metaphorical meaning of the word fire. 

Activity: 

1.  Fishbowl Activity

Connect the big idea of the American Dream to the Great Gatsby.

Find evidence in the story that supports Fitzgerald's commentary on the American Dream during this time period. 

2. Gatsby Word Choice Final Project

We will read through the project together and you will receive time to work on this in class. 

Due Date: Thursday, October 26

3.  Benchmark 10/13 Remediation

As a class, we will go over THREE questions from the 10/13 benchmark that proved difficult.
We will discuss strategies, skills, and answers.

The remediation is posted as 2 Benchmark Remediation 10/13.
Complete the three multiple choice questions and one free response.
This is due Friday, October 27.

Closure: 

What is your overall opinion of the ending of the Great Gatsby?