Ch. 4 Continued

March 13, 2018

Standard: 

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.5
Analyze how an author's choices concerning how to structure specific parts of a text (e.g., the choice of where to begin or end a story, the choice to provide a comedic or tragic resolution) contribute to its overall structure and meaning as well as its aesthetic impact.

EQ: Analyze how Fitzgerald's choices contribute to the overall structure and meaning of the Great Gatsby.

Starter: 

Determine whether you agree or disagree with the quote above and explain your position.

Then, connect this idea to the Great Gatsby. 

Vocabulary: 

Word: Flashback

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: a scene in a movie, novel, etc., set in a time earlier than the main story.

Your Definition: 

Activity:  Why might an author include a flashback?

Activity; 

1. Foldable

Reflect on the checklist of literary style.

Select four elements to include in a foldable.

On one side of the foldable label the four different elements.

On the other side label it aesthetic impact.

Then, find an example for each element and include it under the appropriate fold.

Lastly, explain how that element creates a deeper meaning or understanding of the Great Gatsby.

I will have an example for you.

2.  Great Gatsby Film

Compare and contrast the novel to the film. 

Closure: 

Identify one similarity and difference between the novel and movie.

Homework

Read chapter five