Gatsby Chapter Seven

March 19, 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: 

Reflect on what you have read so far.

How does the Great Gatsby portray ideas of the American Dream?

Vocabulary: 

Word: Tone

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: : style or manner of expression in speaking or writing

Your Definition: 

Activity: Describe the tone of Gatsby. 

Activity: 

1.  Gatsby Literature Circles 

In your  groups, you will discuss chapter seven using your role sheets.

You must pick a role that you have not been previously. 

Discussion Director

Literary Luminary

Summarizer

Illustrator

Connector

2.  Watch The Great Gatsby

As you watch the film version, compare and contrast it to the original F. Scott Fitzgerald version.

 Closure: 

  Identify one similarity and one difference between the book and movie.

 HomeworkRead chapter eight.