DAY 1:
*To demonstrate an understanding of plot and character in chapter 4 of The Great Gatsby.
*To identify similarities and differences between two film versions of The Great Gatsby.
AGENDA:
1. DO NOW- "Prosperity Reflection" (PG. 42)
3. Chapter 4 reading quiz
4. Gatsby Film Analysis (Pg. 39):
HOMEWORK:
1. If you did not finish your morality/wealth paragraphs or your "Prosperity" reading questions, please do so ASAP.
DAY 2:
*To understand the expectations for an upcoming project.
*To continue identifying similarities and differences between two film versions of The Great Gatsby.
AGENDA:
1. DO NOW: project handout review (CLICK HERE for handout) --> attach to pg. 41 when finished
2. Reminders and announcements
3. Discuss project handout and expectations for the project (see below for resources)
4. Continue film analysis
HOMEWORK:
1. Gatsby Soundtrack Project --> Due Wednesday, January 6th by 11:59
2. Additional mood words (CLICK HERE for handout)
3. Focusing on diction: sustaining analysis with integrated and focused quotes (CLICK HERE for handout)
*To demonstrate an understanding of plot and character in chapter 4 of The Great Gatsby.
*To identify similarities and differences between two film versions of The Great Gatsby.
AGENDA:
1. DO NOW- "Prosperity Reflection" (PG. 42)
- Do you agree or disagree with the claim Tocqueville make in his essay, “Why are Americans So Restless...”? Explain.
- Can you think of examples of this “restlessness” in our society today? In the novel?
3. Chapter 4 reading quiz
4. Gatsby Film Analysis (Pg. 39):
- Pay attention as we watch clips from both the old Gatsby movie and the new version. What similarities do you notice between each film and the book? What major differences do you notice? Which film more accurately reflects the novel? Why?
HOMEWORK:
1. If you did not finish your morality/wealth paragraphs or your "Prosperity" reading questions, please do so ASAP.
DAY 2:
*To understand the expectations for an upcoming project.
*To continue identifying similarities and differences between two film versions of The Great Gatsby.
AGENDA:
1. DO NOW: project handout review (CLICK HERE for handout) --> attach to pg. 41 when finished
2. Reminders and announcements
3. Discuss project handout and expectations for the project (see below for resources)
4. Continue film analysis
HOMEWORK:
1. Gatsby Soundtrack Project --> Due Wednesday, January 6th by 11:59
2. Additional mood words (CLICK HERE for handout)
3. Focusing on diction: sustaining analysis with integrated and focused quotes (CLICK HERE for handout)