Gatsby in Closing

November 17, 2014

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

Obj: I can determine the purpose in symbolism.

 Starter:

Review your chart from Friday.  What else should you add?

Consider the requirements:

 

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 

Activity:

1.  Presentations

Present your information to class.

What role did your symbol/color play in the novel?
 

2.  Library Trip

Look for sources to uses in your paper.

 

 

 

 

Final Project

Purpose: Inform

Audience: Teacher

Genre/Format: Report

Prompts:

-Using evidence from texts you have read in your classes this semester, analyze how the American Dream has evolved over time.  You may want to consider how the Dream varies across time, cultures, and political climate.

Length: 3-5 pages

Requirements: Must use at least two outside sources and textual evidence from one novel read in class.

Rubric

Due Date: December 2

  

 Closure:

What is one thing that you could do tonight to prepare you for the work day tomorrow?

Questions. Comments. Concerns.