American Literature : Gatsby Chapter Three

October 27, 2015

E.Q: Determine the similarities and differences between the novel and the film adaptation.

Identify symbolism in the Great Gatsby and interpret the meaning.

Obj: I can determine the similarities and differences between the novel and the film adaptation.

I can identify symbolism in the Great Gatsby and interpret its meaning.

Starter:

Summarize The Great Gatsby chapter two from the reading in class yesterday.

Make sure that you are including topics from both the beginning and end of the chapter.

Complete the summary in 3-5 sentences.

Vocabulary:

Use the Great Gatsby Vocab document to keep track of this novel's vocabulary.

We will go over the next 5 words today.

Activity:

1. Symbolism TPEQEA

With a partner, identify ONE symbol from the chapter.

Then, in a TPEQEA paragraph respond to the question:

Analyze and interpret what the symbol from The Great Gatsby represents.

2. Read Chapter Three of The Great Gatsby

As a class, we will read chapter three

As we are reading, identify examples of symbolism.

Discussion Questions

Identify several examples of imagery in chapter three.

Evaluate how minor characters characterize Gatsby and then compare it to Nick's description.

Draw your own conclusions on Gatsby's character.

Analyze the behaviors of the character. Explain the reasoning behind their actions.

Evaluate the depiction of the American Dream.

3. Watch The Great Gatsby

As you watch the film version, compare and contrast it to the original F. Scott Fitzgerald version.

Create a Venn Diagram with your observations.

Find at least 5 similarities and 5 differences to add on to chapter one.

4. American Dream Word Cloud

With your tables, you will collaborate on making a word cloud.

You should be pulling words from the chapter that illustrate the American dream of this time period.

Try to pull most of your examples directly from the text and include the page number.

Try to be the table that gets the most words!!

Closure:

Compare and contrast the American Dream in the Great Gatsby to your own dream.

American Literature