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Scott Fitzgeralds

Fitzgeralds writing paints scenes by using lush imagery as well as the subtle differences of human nature.
Gatsby is an unforgettable tragic character who represents the best and worst of our American nature. The Great Gatsby is a cautionary tale about the American dream that still resonates today. Nick Carraway, the narrator, conveys the events of one crazy summer in such an engaging and ironic manner, youll feel an instant connection with him. The text itself and short and accessible. If you really wanted to, its possible to read it in one sitting.

Then wear the gold hat, if that will mover her; If you can bounce high, bounce for her too, Till she cry Lover, gold-hatted, high-bouncing lover, I must have you! - Thomas Parke DInvilliers
What first impression is he trying to create?

Please read chapters 1-3 (pp. 5-64) by this Friday (Aug. 30th) Mark down the passages you find interesting from the reading (include page numbers). Come prepared to discuss and write about what you have read thus far.

Perspective?

What are you noticing?

What makes Gatsby so GREAT?

What/who is Jay Gatsby?
Note that this answer will change every time.

Pair-share With your group, you will illustrate the scene that is described. Use the text to help shape your setting illustrations!

Nicks Cottage:
Jordan, Megan, Kaley M.,

Victoria W.

Tom and Daisys Home:

Kaley A., Micayla V., Tory,

Trevon

Tom and Myrtles Apartment:

Caitlyn, Tristan, Michaela

S., Emily

Gatsbys Home:
L.T., Lauryn, Madison

Please read chapters 4-6 (pp. 65-118) by Tuesday (Sept. 3rd) Mark down the passages you find interesting from the reading (include page numbers). You will be receiving another reading guide to help you do this.
Come prepared to discuss and write about what you have read thus far.

What is success? How do we define success?

How do we measure success?

Whoanow there is some plot!

Think-Pair-Share with a partner about your favorite point in the novel thus far (include page numbers).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sN183rJlt NM

What makes Gatsby so GREAT?

What/who is Jay Gatsby?
Note that this answer will change every time.

You will take your assigned character and add the different character aspects to the body.
If you can include any page numbers where you think your ideas are illustrated in the novel, it is highly recommended

Checklist: What motivates your character?

What do other characters think of him or her? What kinds of things do they say, do, and think?

Thinking about each body part, what do they do with their head, hands, feet, and heart?

Please read chapter 7 (pp. 65-118) by Friday (Sept. 6th) Mark down the passages you find interesting from the reading (include page numbers). You will be receiving another reading guide to help you do this.
Come prepared to discuss and write about what you have read thus far.

What are you noticing about the novel?

Does is make a difference that Nick is the narrator to you yet?

What makes Gatsby so GREAT?

What/who is Jay Gatsby?
Note that this answer will change every time.

Your mission:
Rewrite the scene from

The scene:
The Plaza hotelwhere

another characters perspective.

What to think about:

How your character feels

about what is going on. What you character is thinking while the plot develops. Character reactions Character actions and reactions.

Tom Daisy Jordan Gatsby

everything is going down.

Please read chapter 8-9 (pp. 155 end of novel) by Monday (Sept. 9th) Mark down the passages you find interesting from the reading (include page numbers). You will be receiving another reading guide to help you do this.
Come prepared to discuss and write about what you have read thus far.

How do you feel about how this novel ended?

Think-pair-share with a partner and talk about your reactions to what happens.

What makes Gatsby so GREAT?

What/who is Jay Gatsby?
Note that this answer will change every time.

Your assignment is to write your final idea. Youll have 3 minutes to write everything that comes to your mind.

Look at the directors choices:

How are the characters represented? 2. How is the scene represented? 3. Is the scene a good illustration of what the novel describes? 4. Which is more effective? This is not fact, this answer is opinion that youll need reasons for
1.

Take a look at your rewritten scene:

Did you and the director

pick up on certain character traits? Do you see some similarities? Differences? Do you see the ideas you illustrated in your scene redone from a different perspective in the film?

Paper is due next Thursday (9/19)

Peer editing will take place on 9/18 Please see Ms. Wilson if you are choosing your own topic AND/OR you have any questions

The difference between the right word and almost the right word is the difference between lightning and the lightning bug. - Mark Twain

It was a nice day

OR

I lay in bed listening to the birds sweet melodies outside my window. The warm sunlight melted across my pillow, coaxing me out of bed. It was the first day of summer vacation.

It was a nice day

OR

The sun never hid behind a cloud. I did not shout even when I lost my temper. Today never seemed better.

Thinking of these ways will help you better interpret your quotes. Remember: your quotes arent necessarily only used for plot.

Peer editing 9/18, final draft 9/19

Come see Ms. Wilson if you want to conference about it This is a persuasive essayyou need a thesis that you are trying to prove to me.