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Gatsby: A Voyage into Greatness

Gatsby: Day 1 Bellringer: Gatsby Vocab #1Controversy Reflection/Synthesis Intro Preface & Anticipation Guide Begin The Great Gatsby : Ch. 1

The Great Gatsby Vocabulary   Feign (v ): to pretend 2. Supercilious (adj.): arrogant 3. Conscientious (adj .): meticulous; aware 4. Incredulous (adj .): skeptical; showing disbelief 5. Reciprocal (adj .): mutual 6. Wan (adj .): pallid; lacking color 7. Complacent (adj .): self-satisfied 8. Intimation (n.): a hint 9. Infinite (adj .): exceedingly large amount 10.Anon ( adv .): in a short time; soon

Controversy Argument Reflection Talk a little bit about the process of composing your controversy argument. How helpful were the brainstorming, organizing, revising, workshopping activities? Then, do the SOAPS for your own argument: What is the SUBJECT ? The general topic, content, ideas contained in the text. What is the OCCASION ? The time and place of the piece, the current situation. Who is the AUDIENCE ? The group of readers to whom the piece is directed. What is the PURPOSE ? The reason behind the text. Who is the SPEAKER ? The voice that tells the story.

Intro to Synthesis SYNTHESIS STEPS READ THE SOURCES ANALYZE THE ARGUMENTS ESTABLISH A POSITION DEVELOP AND REFINE THESIS ARGUE YOUR POSITION

The Great Gatsby Anticipation Guide Before Reading Statement During/After Reading   1. Money is the root of all evil.         2. Most Americans strive to live the “American Dream,” searching for individualism, happiness, and success.  3. Most people strive to live a moral and ethical life.      4. Most people want to be rich, powerful, and respected.     5. Most people live a lie, pretending to be something they’re not.   6. You can never relive the past    7. People get what they deserve    8. Money can buy happiness    Before Reading Statement After Reading   1. The Great Gatsby is considered a masterpiece, and is often referred to as “ the Great American Novel.”         2. F. Scott Fitzgerald, the author, was an alcoholic.       3. The Great Gatsby is the defining novel of the 1950s.       4. An essential aspect of the American-ness of The Great Gatsby is that it is about money.       5. Jay Gatsby is the narrator of The Great Gatsby.    

Reminder: Finish Chapter 1

Gatsby: Day 2 Bellringer: Gatsby Vocab #2Assess Understanding: Ch. 1 Begin Chapter 2

The Great Gatsby Vocabulary # 2 11.Contiguous (adj .): connected 12.Facet (n): aspect; part 13.Cower (v ): to crouch (as in fear or shame) 14.Interpose (v ): mediate (step between two parties) 15.Apathetic (adj .): indifferent; unresponsive16.Languid (adj.): listless; relaxed17.Imply (v): to indicate or suggest18.Strident (adj.): shrill; irritating19.Deft (adj.): nimble; skillful20.Clad (adj.): dressed; covered

Gatsby Quiz #1 (Preface & Chapter 1)     1 . The Great Gatsby is considered a masterpiece, referred to as “ The Great American Novel.”  2. F. Scott Fitzgerald was an alcoholic. 3. The Great Gatsby is the defining novel of the 1920s. 4. An essential aspect of the American-ness of The Great Gatsby is that it’s about money. 5. Nick Carraway is the narrator of The Great Gatsby. 6. Nick lives in East Egg, next door to Tom and Daisy. 7. According to Jordan, “Tom’s got some woman in New York” and is cheating on Daisy. At the end of Chapter 1, Gatsby and Nick meet for dinner and have a long conversation.  

Levels of Interaction

Reminder: Finish Ch. 2 & 3

Gatsby: Day 3 Bellringer: Gatsby Vocab #3 Counseling Presentations  

The Great Gatsby Vocabulary # 3 21.Permeate (v ):to pass into; to spread throughout 22.Innuendo (n ): indirect comment (often derogatory) 23.Erroneous (adj .): mistaken; incorrect 24.Vehement (adj .): strongly emotional (intense) 25.Cordial (adj .): courteous; gracious26.Impetuous (adj.): impulsive27.Vacuous (adj.): unintelligent28.Corpulent (adj.): portly; stout29.Provincial (adj.): unsophisticated30.Din (n): loud noise; clamor

Reminder: Finish Ch. 4 & 5

Gatsby: Day 4 Bellringer: Gatsby Vocab #4 Assess Understanding: Ch. 4 & 5 “On Writing Well: Simplicity” Begin Chapter 6  

The Great Gatsby Vocabulary # 3 (Review) 21.Permeate (v ):to pass into; to spread throughout 22.Innuendo (n ): indirect comment (often derogatory) 23.Erroneous (adj .): mistaken; incorrect 24.Vehement (adj .): strongly emotional (intense) 25.Cordial (adj .): courteous; gracious26.Impetuous (adj.): impulsive27.Vacuous (adj.): unintelligent28.Corpulent (adj.): portly; stout29.Provincial (adj.): unsophisticated30.Din (n): loud noise; clamor

The Great Gatsby Vocabulary # 4 31.Knickerbocker (n ): slang for a New Yorker 32.Fluctuate (v ): to change continually 33.Sporadic (adj .): random; irregular 34.Divine retribution (n): punishment from a higher being 35.Rajah (n ): king or prince in India36.Elicit (v): to evoke37.Valor (n): bravery38.Somnambulatory (adj.): related to sleepwalking; incoherent39.Denizen (n): inhabitant40.Jaunty (adj.): easy and sprightly; fun

“On Writing Well: Simplicity” Read and Skim Revisions Discuss in Team Cite Important Quote– 8 Words or Less

Controversy Argument Revision Options To resubmit Controversy Argument, you will conference with Mrs. Shaw. During that time, you will receive a resubmit form. In order to have your argument re-scored, you must: Conference with Shaw during her office hours Attach original assignment Complete & attach resubmit form Turn in by next deadline

Gatsby Quiz #2 (Chapter 2-5)     Please utilize your specific concept as a springboard for analysis….. How is this idea explored in Chapters 2 through 5? C ite specific evidence from at least 3 of the 4 chapters read for today.    

Gatsby Rhetorical Analysis Write a well-organized, thoughtful analysis with specific references to the text in MLA format (your Works Cited page must have at least one source—the book—but may include other resources that you utilized in developing your essay). As always, this assignment (workshop & instructor submission) must be typed and double-spaced in Times New Roman 12 font, with one-inch margins. Instructor submission will be submitted as paper copy and to turnitin.com. The composition will be graded according to the AP rubric. Analyze the rhetorical and stylistic choices made by Fitzgerald in The Great Gatsby to achieve his overall purpose.

Reminder: Finish Ch. 6 & 7

Gatsby: Day 5 Bellringer: Gatsby Vocab #5 Assess Understanding: Ch 6-7 Begin Ch. 8 in class Character/Vocab Review  

The Great Gatsby Vocabulary # 5 41.Rout (n ): an overwhelming defeat 42. Suppress (v ): to stop; abolish 43.Innumerable (adj .): countless; myriad 44.Ecstatic (adj .): extremely happy 45.Reproach (v ): to blame46.Serf (n): a peasant47.Obstinate (adj.): stubborn48.Exult (v): rejoice49.Hulking (adj.): bulky; heavy and clumsy50.Nebulous (adj.): hazy; vague

Gatsby Quiz #3 (Chapter 6-7)     Please answer the specific questions in complete sentences….. Rotate through your team so that each person writes at least once.    

Rhetorical Analysis IQs Review your analysis quiz from last class. Consider your concept and create an IQ (Important, Interesting, Inferential Question) that also deals with Fitzgerald’s rhetorical focus. Example for American Dream: “How does Fitzgerald utilize language to convey his ideas about the American Dream?” In your color-coded teams, choose an IQ for your post-it Add post-it to your focus poster Take a gallery walk and add IQs to your own agenda

Gatsby: Chapter 8

Reminder: Finish Ch. 8 & 9Workshop Draft Gatsby Analysis DUE next class

Gatsby: Day 6 Bellringer: Brainstorm Writer’s Workshop Vocab/Character Review Discussion Questions  

Brainstorm The Great Gatsby examines numerous literary themes. Choose one premise from the text and argue why it is Fitzgerald’s most important message . Revisit anticipation guide and find evidence to support your designated focus.

The Great Gatsby AP Discussion Questions   In what ways does Fitzgerald use sensory details (such as the opening of Chapter Two), and how does the imagery contribute to the larger themes of the novel? Though we do not meet Gatsby until Chapter Three, the characters reference him in their conversations frequently. Note each reference as it appears. How do these statements contribute to the introductory tone of the piece? Note the various descriptions of Daisy’s voice throughout the novel. What effects are achieved through these descriptions? Lack of morality: these characters can destroy others’ lives and then retreat back into their money. What rhetorical moments support this premise? How is Nick’s attitude toward Gatsby ambivalent even at the moment he says goodbye? Where else in the text are we given insight into Nick’s conflicted feelings towards Gatsby? At the end of Chapter 7, Gatsby is standing alone looking out at Daisy’s house. Where else in the novel does he do this? Significance? How does Fitzgerald use language to characterize Gatsby’s state of mind before he’s killed? In his final comment, Nick says: “Gatsby believed in the green light, the future that year by year recedes before us. It eluded us then, but that’s no matter—tomorrow we will run faster, stretch out our arms farther…So we beat on, boats against the current…” (Fitzgerald 189). How is this quote significant to the theme of the American Dream? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Remember to refer specifically to the text when responding to all questions.

Analysis Peer Response How do you react to this writing as a reader? (Were you engaged?) Explain.How does the piece make you feel? (Use specific adjectives.) What parts do you like the most? (Circle in the writing itself.) What parts are you unsure of? (Underline in the writing.)

Feign Supercilious Conscientious Incredulous Reciprocal Wan Complacent Intimation Infinite Anon 11. Contiguous 12. Facet 13. Cower 14. Interpose 15. Apathetic 16. Languid 17. Imply 18. Strident 19. Deft 20. Clad 21. Permeate 22. Innuendo 23. Erroneous 24. Vehement 25. Cordial Impetuous Vacuous Corpulent Provincial Din Knickerbocker Fluctuate Sporadic Divine retribution Rajah Elicit Valor Somnambulatory Denizen Jaunty Rout Suppress Innumerable Ecstatic Reproach Serf Obstinate Exult Nebulous Hulking Gatsby Vocab Review

Reminder: Vocab Quiz Next Class

Gatsby: Day 7 Bellringer: Brainstorm Return Registration Gatsby Vocab Quiz  

Brainstorm Is Jay Gatsby truly “great?” Why or why not? Support your point of view with specific examples from the text. How else might Fitzgerald have titled his masterpiece?  

Gatsby Vocab Quiz Study “feign” through “nebulous”

Gatsby Extension Stations

Reminder: Gatsby Discussion and Unit Test Next Class

Gatsby: Day 8 Bellringer: Brainstorm Rhetorical Focus Unit Assessment  

Brainstorm Please respond: “A novel is not an allegory… It is the sensual experience of another world. If you don’t enter that world, hold your breath with the characters and become involved in their destiny, you won’t be able to empathize, and empathy is at the heart of the novel.” -- Azar Nafisi

The Great Gatsby : AP Discussion Questions Remember to refer specifically to the text when responding to all questions .   In what ways does Fitzgerald use sensory details (such as the opening of Chapter Two), and how does the imagery contribute to the larger themes of the novel? Though we do not meet Gatsby until Chapter Three, the characters reference him in their conversations frequently. Note each reference as it appears. How do these statements contribute to the introductory tone of the piece? Note the various descriptions of Daisy’s voice throughout the novel. What effects are achieved through these descriptions?Lack of morality: these characters can destroy others’ lives and then retreat back into their money. What rhetorical moments support this premise?How is Nick’s attitude toward Gatsby ambivalent even at the moment he says goodbye? Where else in the text are we given insight into Nick’s conflicted feelings towards Gatsby? At the end of Chapter 7, Gatsby is standing alone looking out at Daisy’s house. Where else in the novel does he do this? Significance?How does Fitzgerald use language to characterize Gatsby’s state of mind before he’s killed?In his final comment, Nick says: “Gatsby believed in the green light, the future that year by year recedes before us. It eluded us then, but that’s no matter—tomorrow we will run faster, stretch out our arms farther…So we beat on, boats against the current…” (Fitzgerald 189). How is this quote significant to the theme of the American Dream?.

Reminder: Gatsby Analysis Due Next Class

Extra Brainstorm What does it mean to analyze rhetoric? (Break apart both words– the verb “to analyze” and the noun “rhetoric.”)  

Exposition Workshop Ideas & Content Organization Conventions Voice