November 5, 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:
TPEQEA Comparison
With your peers, find someone that wrote their TPEQEA paragraph on the same symbol as you.
Compare interpretations.
In your starter folder, compare and contrast the symbols and representations between you and your partner.
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. Great Gatsby Chapter Six
As a class, we will read chapter six
As we are reading, identify characteristics of Gatsby.
Discussion Questions
Compare and contrast James Gatz to Jay Gatsby.
Examine the role of Dan Cody in relation to Gatsby.
Evaluate Gatsby's character in various social situations.
Critique Gatsby's latest party. Why doesn't Daisy like it?
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.
3. Facebook
With a partner, you both are responsible for creating a Facebook for Jay Gatsby.
Use information from chapters 1-6.
The profile must include:
A Profile Picture
Status Update
Basic Information
Birth date
Birth place
Schooling
Job
Relationship Status
Family
Timeline
Must include at least 10 events that show the transition of Gatz to Gatsby.
Friends
At least three possible friends
Closure:
Determine whether or not your opinion of Gatsby has changed with this new information.
Why or why not?
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