TUESDAY, MARCH 8

LEARNING TARGETS (-today is a continuation of yesterday’s lesson) Be able to say something of importance about…

  • The Valley of Ashes
  • The Eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg
  • What Nick thinks about the people at Tom’s apartment party

Also: Be able to define symbolism

In CLASS: Completed study questions for Ch. 2

IN CLASS:

THURSDAY MARCH THREE

VOCAB WARMUP: 29-31

LEARNING TARGETS: As a result of today’s class you should be able to

  • Analyze the major traits of each of the five main characters (based on what we see in Ch. 1)
    • Nick Carraway
    • Tom Buchanan
    • Daisy Buchanan
    • Jordan Baker
    • Gatsby

In class: we quickly went over the handout/homework. Then we worked in groups to create online dating profiles for each of the main characters.

TUESDAY MARCH 1 and WEDNESDAY MARCH 2

VOCAB WARMUP:

WEDNESDAY SLIDES 26-28

THURSDAY SLIDES 29-31

LEARNING TARGETS: as a result of these two classes you should be able to

  • Explain the setting/physical geography of THE GREAT GATSBY
  • Give a “first impression” analysis of the following characters, using text to support your analysis
    • Nick Carraway
    • Tom Buchanan
    • Daisy Buchanan
    • Jordan Baker
  • Make an educated guess as to what’s happening with the man on the dock and the green light at the end of Ch. 1.