1. Lesson 7

2. Writing Quiz Prompt: So far in the novel we have been introduced to many characters and several places. Choose one pair of characters or places and explain how they are juxtapositions and why the author would choose to portray them as such. Remember to answer every part of the prompt and use text based evidence in your answer. Use page numbers to indicate where you found information.

3. Article Analysis When the Rich-Poor Gap Widens, ‘Gatsby’ Becomes a Guidebook"

4. Article Analysis Read Aloud: First Paragraph Please paraphrase the first paragraph in your own words.

5. Article Analysis What does inequality mean? in·e·qual·i·ty noun: inequality; plural noun: inequalities difference in size, degree, circumstances, etc.; lack of equality.

6. Article Analysis Read the next six paragraphs to yourself and answer the following questions with your partner when finished. 1. Why was Gatsby so popular when it was published? Text Dependent 2. Why is Gatsby newly popular again? Text Dependent 3. What did Gatsby realize he has to do in order to achieve a fortune? Text Dependent 4. Why would someone risk doing a "morally suspect" job in order to gain wealth in our country? Opinion

7. Article Analysis Read Aloud: Last six paragraphs

8. Article Analysis Does money buy happiness?

9. Writing Prompt You will now answer the question in writing. This is an opinion question and you will not be graded on the correctness of your answers. You will be graded on the evidence you use to support your answer. You must have a claim and at least three pieces of proof/evidence to back up your claim. Your evidence can be general or specific. You may use the book and the article for evidence, but it is not required.

10. Homework Read Chapter 3