March 8, 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.
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:
Free Write
Vocabulary:
Word: Diction
Part of Speech: Noun
Dictionary Definition: the choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writingYour Definition: Activity: What types of diction are you familiar with?
Activity:
1. Gatsby Chapter One and Two Graphic Organizer
With a partner you will create a spider map for the first two chapters of The Great Gatsby.
Include THREE details for each topic.
Topics
Exposition/Setting
Exposition/Characters
Point of View- What it is and purpose.
Significant Quotes- Explain why significant
Unfamiliar Vocab- include definition and context
Examples of The American Dream.
2. Watch The Great Gatsby
As you watch the film version, compare and contrast it to the original F. Scott Fitzgerald version.
3. Gatsby Literature Circles
In your groups, you will discuss chapter two using your role sheets.
Discussion Director
Literary Luminary
Summarizer
Illustrator
Connector
Closure:
Identify one similarity and one difference between the book and movie.
HomeworkRead chapter three.
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