week 23, February 9-12

Objectives:
Finish reading and discussing The Great Gatsby
Write about literature demonstrating an understanding of character and theme, plot development and irony

Monday
Snow day

Tuesday 2/9 shorty
Read and discuss chapter 8
Return short essays
Students may revise and improve returned essay for improved grade

Wednesday 2/10 Green Day
Return short essays
Students may revise and improve returned essay for improved grade
Read and discuss chapter 8
Itemize in chronological order 7 key steps taken by George Wilson before the "holocaust was complete" (Fitzgerald,162) 
Exit ticket:  In four complete sentences, explain why and how George Wilson committed homicide.  Include 1 sentence about the irony of his selected victim. Number the sentences.
Irony involves a result that is different from the character's or audience's expectation.  A meaningful effect results as you learn what you don't expect.
HW)  Revise short essay on chapter 7

Thursday 2/11 and Friday 2/12
read and discuss chapter 9
understanding Denouement, Irony and Pathos
Denouement   a literary device which can be defined as the resolution of the issue of a complicated plot in fiction. Majority of the examples of denouement show the resolution in the final part or chapter that is often an epilogue.
Irony involves a result that is different from the character's or audience's expectation.  A meaningful effect results as you learn what you don't expect.  
Pathos is a quality of an experience in life or a work of art that stirs up emotions of pity, sympathy and sorrow.
How is the title The Great Gatsby ironic? When people think of this book, what do they focus on? 
Exit ticket:  In four complete sentences, explain Gatsby's love for Daisy, and Daisy's love for Tom.  What is romantic love?

HW)  find and watch the Robert Reford/Mia Farrow movie version of The Great Gatsby