Class Generated Socratic Seminar

November 18, 2015

E.Q: Analyze and discuss the topic you created yesterday.

Make connections between the text and the real world.

Inquire your classmates through higher order thinking questions.

Obj: I can analyze and discuss the developed in class.

I can make connections between the text and the real world.

I can inquire using HOT questions.

Starter:

Take out your Cornell Notes from your research.

Review, revise, improve and question your notes.

Highlight, check, circle, star, add, etc.

Activity:

1.  Socratic Seminar

 

• Block Two Topic: True love doesn’t exist & love and hate.
• Block Three Topic: How does money define/change a person’s personality?/How do you define happiness?
• Block Four Topic: Justify if you think you can love someone if they or you are abusive and cheat. Explain whether or not you could forgive them.

2.  Peer Evaluation Selection

Choose a peer to evaluate during the seminar.

You two will take turns in the inner and outer circle.

Peer Evaluation

Pick a peer that will evaluate your performance during the seminar.

This is not the sole factor of the grade, but it does help!

Make sure that you participate!!!

Ask your questions!

Respond to your peers!

This is a part of your grade!!

Closure:

What is one statement you found interesting?

What is one question you still have?

Socratic Seminar Prep

November 16, 2015

E.Q: Identify big ideas throughout The Great Gatsby.

Collaborate with your peers to create a topic for the Socratic seminar tomorrow.

Obj: I can identify big ideas throughout The Great Gatsby.

I can collaborate with peers to create a topic for the seminar tomorrow.

Starter:

Brainstorm as many big ideas from The Great Gatsby.

Make a list of these ideas, and then select the top one and write it on the board.

Activity:

1.  Topic Generator

Using the big ideas posted on the board, create a topic for the seminar.

Remember, this needs to require you to research and think critically.

2.  Small Group Discussion

At your tables, share out the topics you created. 

Work together to collaborate on one topic that best relates to main idea.

We will be voting as a class on which topic we will discuss.

3.  Research

Individually, find credible sources that relate to the topic decided in class.

Make sure the sources, are relevant and credible.

Post sources here:

Second Block

Third Block

Fourth Block

Once you have posted a source, begin researching and taking Cornell notes.

Create at least 2 HOT thinking questions in prep for tomorrow.

Closure:

What is 1 HOT question that you will ask tomorrow.

Respond to your own question.

Chapter Eight Continued

November 13, 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:

Free Write Friday

Reminder: must be 1/2 page and double-spaced.

Or respond to this...

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 Eight

As a class, we will read chapter seven.

Audiobook

Gatsby Online Edition

Discussion Questions

Rationalize Daisy and Gatsby's relationship from both perspectives.

Analyze Gatsby's past. Determine how it shaped his present situation.

Interpret, "They're a rotten crowd" (162).

Analyze the symbolism of the Eyes of Dr. TJ Eckleburg.

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.  John Green on The Great Gatsby

As a class, we will watch the YouTube video.

Consider how John Green's interpretation of the TGG relates to your interpretation.

As you watch, write down comments you have in response to Green's critiques.

Generate at least 1 question that you can ask the class.

Remember, he is discussing themes of the novel. 

Closure:

Identify ONE theme that you find to be most important in TGG.

Chapter Eight

November 12, 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:

On Tuesday, we read through chapter seven of The Great Gatsby.

Generate two questions that are relevant to the text.

The FIRST question should relate to plot, characters, etc.

The SECOND question should make a connection between the text and the real world.

We will be asking these questions in a Quiz. Quiz. Trade.

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.  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.

2.   Great Gatsby Chapter Eight

As a class, we will read chapter seven.

Audiobook

Gatsby Online Edition

Discussion Questions

Rationalize Daisy and Gatsby's relationship from both perspectives.

Analyze Gatsby's past. Determine how it shaped his present situation.

Interpret, "They're a rotten crowd" (162).

Analyze the symbolism of the Eyes of Dr. TJ Eckleburg.

Closure:

Share your reaction to the ending of chapter eight.

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?

Chapter Six Continued

November 9, 2015

E.Q: Evaluate the progression of Gatsby's character throughout the Great Gatsby.

Obj: I can evaluate Jay Gatsby and identify characteristics about him in the novel.

Starter:

First, write a 2-3 sentence summary of chapter six. 

Then, write a short sentence about what you were able to get done in class on Friday.

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.  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

2. TPEQEA

In a TPEQEA paragraph respond to the following writing prompt:

Evaluate Gatsby’s desire to repeat the past and predict how that will either help or hinder his American Dream.

3. 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. 

Closure:

Predict what will happen at the end of chapter seven. 

Profiling Gatsby

November 6, 2015

E.Q: Evaluate the progression of Gatsby's character throughout the Great Gatsby.

Obj: I can evaluate Jay Gatsby and identify characteristics about him in the novel.

Starter:

Free Write Friday

Write a 1/2 page, double-spaced entry for your free write.

You may write about whatever is on your mind, or respond to the prompt below.

Activity:

1.  Gatsby Facebook Profile

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

2. TPEQEA

In a TPEQEA paragraph respond to the following writing prompt:

Evaluate Gatsby’s desire to repeat the past and predict how that will either help or hinder his American Dream.

Whatever you do not finish in class will be done for homework.

Closure:

Has your opinion of Gatsby changed?

Why or why not?