90 Ch 8 Quotes 91 Chapter 9 Vocab 92 Chapter 9 Notes 93 Gatsby Essay Brainstorm Thursday March 23 2017 Take out your notebooks Office Hours This Week Monday 300 Tuesday Wednesday ID: 639666
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TOC:89. Ch. 7 Quotes90. Ch. 8 Quotes91. Chapter 9 Vocab92. Chapter 9 Notes93. Gatsby Essay Brainstorm
Thursday March 23, 2017
Take out your notebooks!Slide2
Office Hours This Week
Monday 3:00Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 2:45FridaySlide3
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Standards:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI and RL.11-12.2 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including words with multiple meanings or language that is particularly fresh, engaging, or beautiful. (Include Shakespeare as well as other authors.) CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.3 Analyze the impact of the author's choices regarding how to develop and relate elements of a story or drama (e.g., where a story is set, how the action is ordered, how the characters are introduced and developed).Class Objectives: SWBAT- We will be able to summarize key sections of the textWe will create reasoning and analysis for important quotesWe will utilize annotations in notes to further understand meaningClass Agenda: Standards, Objectives, Agenda, Assignments (5)Review Gatsby Essay Topics
(10)Check in (10)Finish reviewing Gatsby Essay Topics (10)Check in (5)Brainstorm (15)Wrap up (5)Standards + ObjectivesSlide5
Gatsby Essay
Reviewing Essay TopicsSlide6
1. Explain
how the novel does or does not demonstrate the death of the American Dream and why it is the quintessential American novel. What does the novel offer about current American identity? Slide7
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. Discuss whether or not Gatsby is a romantic hero in the modern era.Slide8
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. Discuss whether or not Gatsby is a romantic hero in the modern era.Romantic hero: a character that rejects established norms and conventions, has been rejected by society, and has himself (or herself) as the center of his or her own existence.Slide9
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. Argue who is the most admirable or despicable character in the novel and why.Admirable: Deserving respect or approvalDespicable: Deserving hatred or contemptSlide10
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. In a sea of depravity, it is difficult to stand alone in order to be a morally upright character. Identify the most morally upright character and argue your case.Morally upright: Honest, honorable, kind, trustworthy, adhering to correct moralsSlide11
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. Fitzgerald uses many literary tools in the novel. Write a persuasive essay that identifies the most valuable literary device Fitzgerald uses and explain the intricacies of how and why this is true. Literary device: A structure the author uses to communicate meaningMotifs, Color, Flashbacks, ThemesSlide12
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. In reference to Tom and Daisy, Nick remarks, “They were careless people, Tom and Daisy; they smashed up things and creatures and then retreated back into their money or their vast carelessness, or whatever it was that kept them together, and let other people clean up the mess they had made” (180-181). Write a persuasive essay that agrees or disagrees with this statement and explain this passage in light of the entire novel and its relevance to today’s society.Slide13
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. Explain Gatsby’s emotions for Daisy: love, obsession, affection, or objectification? What is Fitzgerald’s message here? Consider discussing whether or not Gatsby can really love, given his characteristics. Slide14
8. At the end of Chapter 3, Nick says: “I am one of the few honest people that I have ever known.” When you consider his role as narrator, do you believe that he is honest? Are his depictions of others honest? If he is not honest, why does he believe he is so honest?Slide15
Gatsby Essay
BrainstormSlide16
10 Vocab Word Minimum
Main Idea: Write the main idea of your essay topic (summary of your overall argument)Slide17
10 Vocab Word Minimum
Arguments: Bigger ideas that can be supported with three claims that are proven by evidenceSlide18
10 Vocab Word Minimum
Argument #1Slide19
10 Vocab Word Minimum
Argument #2Slide20
10 Vocab Word Minimum
Counterargument: The other sideYou must prove that you are capable of proving the other side.Increases value of your overall argumentMust be backed up with two claims and evidence to support the claims, just like the arguments.