Learning Objective: SWBAT: Interpret textual evidence to identify uses of characterization in The Great Gatsby

Do NowDescribe your favorite

character from The Great Gatsby.

Characters:• Gatsby• Daisy • Nick• Tom

Homework:

English 3R December 17, 2014

NOHomework

Vocabulary

Characterization Is the process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character

Direct Instruction

Philosophical ChairsPlease get into your ASSIGNED groups and take an index card

Group A Group B Group CJJ Alexis RubenCristian Marcos EdwardBrandon Javier LuillyEvan Stephanie DanielWilliam Mary Yocelene

Quote #1

“I married him because I thought he was a gentleman, I thought he knew something about breeding, but he wasn’t fit to lick my shoe.”

Now discuss and establish if you agree or disagree

Quote #2

“There are only the pursued, the pursuing, the busy and the tired.”

Now discuss and establish if you agree or disagree

Quote #3“ The loneliest moment in someone's life is when

they are watching their whole world fall apart, and all they can do is stare blankly”

Now discuss and establish if you agree or disagree

Quote #4

“There is no confusion like the confusion of a simple mind”

Now discuss and establish if you agree or disagree

Exit/Summary – To Hand in

On a separate sheet of paper, respond to the following question:

Make sure your name is written so you can receive credit.

Extra credit if you can use your own definition for the vocabulary word we learned today!

How has the quotes you discussed shaped the characters in The Great Gatsby?Hand in your worksheet!!