The Great Gatsby
Aim: Who is the narrator? How can we characterize
him/her?
Stretch: "Whenever you feel like criticizing anyone, just remember
that all the people in this world haven't had the advantages that you've
had."
Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Explain why or why not.
*REMEMBER: All writing in this class is to be done in
complete sentences.
F. Scott Fitzgerald and the 1920s
Share your facts about our author and/or the
1920s.
Homework
- Finish reading Chapter One
- Full text of the novel here
Chapter One
- Look over Vocabulary List
- Read aloud
- Small Group Work: Character Chart
- Work with your partner to fill in the character chart
for Nick Carraway. Keep this worksheet inside
your ELA folder as we will be referring to it
throughout the unit.
Exit Ticket: to be collected
- What are your first impressions of the
narrator? Justify your response with
evidence from Chapter One.