Chapter Four Continued

November 3, 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.

Interpret the American Dream of the characters based on textual evidence.

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.

I can interpret the American Dream of the the characters using textual evidence.

Starter:

Editing Double Entry Notes

With your partner, find another pairing to compare your double entry notes to.

Share the quotes and reactions that you included in your notes. 

Analyze the quotes they selected to represent the main ideas. 

Make an edits that you deem necessary.

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.  Chalk Talk

Individually and silently, respond to the questions on the appropriate paper.

Make sure that you are answering the questions fully.

(This should require more than a one word response.)

After you answer all the questions, take a second lap around the room to read through your classmates responses.

Questions

Evaluate whether or not you believe Jay Gatsby's story.

Essentially, is he who he says he is.

Characterize Mr. Wolfshiem.  Evaluate his role in relation to the plot.

Summarize the past of Gatsby and Daisy.

Predict what will happen between Gatsby and Daisy.

Justify whether or not you would arrange the tea party if you were in Nick's shoes.

2.  Great Gatsby Chapter Five 

As a class, we will read chapter five

As we are reading, identify examples of symbolism and ideas of American Dream.

Gatsby Online Edition

Audiobook

Discussion Questions

Reason why Nick decides to invite Daisy over for tea.

Reason why Gatsby makes over Nick's house.

Characterize Gatsby throughout this chapter.

Describe the nature of his actions and evaluate his American Dream.

Closure:

Select one character from this chapter (Nick, Daisy, Gatsby), if you were in their shoes, what would you do in this situation?