Chapter Seven Continued

November 10, 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:

Young and Beautiful is played several times throughout The Great Gatsby.

Listen to the song as it plays and carefully pay attention to the lyrics.

Evaluate how this songs relates to the text and write down the connections you make.

Vocabulary:

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

We will go over the next four words.

Activity:

1.  Great Gatsby Chapter Seven 

As a class, we will read chapter seven.

Audiobook

Gatsby Online Edition

Discussion Questions

Critique the relationship between Daisy and Gatsby.  Daisy and her daughter.

Analyze the reference to Dr. TJ Eckleburg.  Explain its symbolism in this chapter.

Compare the characteristics of the characters from the beginning of the book to now. 

Analyze the scene in the hotel room.  Rationalize the thought process of Gatsby and Daisy.

Connect the incident in the valley of ashes to previous events.

Evaluate and explain what this demonstrates about the characters.

2.  Venn Diagram 

 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.

Closure:

Critique Daisy and Gatsby's reaction.

What would you do if you were in their shoes?