Gatsby Chapter Two

October 24, 2018

Standard:

 RL.11-12.5 Analyze how an author’s choices concerning how to construct specific parts of a text contribute to its overall structure and meaning as well as its effect on the reader.

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

Starter: 

Think back to the film we watched yesterday.

Identify one similarity and one difference. 

How does Baz Luhrmann's choices impact the meaning of Fitzgerald's the Great Gatsby?

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?

        Activity1.     Gatsby Chapter One and Two Graphic Organizer

With a partner you will create a spider map for the first and second chapter of The Great Gatsby.

Include THREE details for each topic.

Topics

Exposition/Setting

Exposition/Characters 

(3 different characters with one detail each)

Point of View- What it is, who 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.

Closure: 

Explain one connection between you and the ideas in the Great Gatsby. 

        Homework      Read The Great Gatsby, Chapter Three