Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Gatsby Chapter One

October 30, 2014

E.Q: What is the main idea of the first chapter?
Obj: I can identify main ideas.

Starter:
What comes to mind when you think of old vs. new money?
Write down as much as possible for both.


Vocabulary:
Use the Great Gatsby Vocab document to keep track of this novel's vocabulary.
We will go over the first 5 words today.


Activity:

1A. Finish Presentations
1B.  Gatsby Chapter One
We will begin reading chapter one as a class.
Together, we will work on identifying the main idea.
At the end of each page, we will pause and discuss the big idea.
  
2.  Compare and Contrast
Consider the difference between the West Egg and East Egg.
Create a Venn Diagram comparing and contrasting the two different locations.
3.  What Else?
Add on to your diagram comparing and contrasting old and new money.
Use the eHow article to help.

Closure:
What was the main idea of chapter one?

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