Gatsby Chapter Eight

November 13, 2014

E.Q: How do symbols function in the Great Gatsby?

Obj: I can determine the purpose in symbolism.

Starter:

What color best represents each of the following characters:

Gatsby

Nick

Tom

Daisy

 

Explain your reasoning.

Vocabulary:

Use the Great Gatsby Vocab document to keep track of this novel's vocabulary.  

We will be looking at the next four words.

Activity:

1.  Movie Clip

We will be finishing the clip from yesterday since we ran out of time.

2.  Colors and Symbols

Now that we have almost finished reading The Great Gatsby, we will look back and reexamine some of the textual symbols - with the new understanding that we have gained. In your small group, you will trace the context and implications of an assigned symbol in the book. Remember to use evidence from the text, including page numbers, to support your ideas. 

Gold vs. Yellow

Green and the green light

White

Gray and the Valley of Ashes

Eyes of TJ Eckleburg
Time

Closure:

If you were to select one symbol to represent the entire novel, what would it be?

Why?

Homework

Finish Great Gatsby