October 29, 2014
E.Q: What events inspired the Great Gatsby?
Obj: I can understand events that contributed to the Great Gatsby.
Obj: I can understand events that contributed to the Great Gatsby.
Starter:
Based on the topics introduced yesterday, predict what the Great Gatsby will be about.
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:
1. Getting to know Gatsby Prep
You will be divided into 5 different groups.
Each group will be in charge of researching a major contributing factor to the Great Gatsby.
The Jazz Age
Jazz Standards
Trail Ends
Vintage Periods
Charleston
Prohibition
Each group will be in charge of researching a major contributing factor to the Great Gatsby.
The Jazz Age
Jazz Standards
Trail Ends
Vintage Periods
Charleston
Prohibition
CNN
NY Times
You will present this information to the class.
Include facts about your topic.
A video that supports your topic.
A few photos that represent your topic.
NY Times
You will present this information to the class.
Include facts about your topic.
A video that supports your topic.
A few photos that represent your topic.
2. Presentations
3. 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.
Closure:
What was the main idea of chapter one?
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