THE GREAT GATSBY– ASSESSMENT TASK 1

PAIR TASK – CHAPTER BOOKLET & PRESENTATION In pairs, you will choose a chapter (from 3 – 6) from the novel Working together, you will create a chapter booklet containing: Cover Page Summary of the action in the chapter Exploration of 2 – 3 key concerns / themes from the chapter Discussion of 6 – 9 specific quotations You will present your chapter to the class.

I am looking for… A sophisticated understanding of Fitzgerald’s text Drawing connections between characters and themes Understanding of language and literary devices Justification of argument with reference to specific evidence from the text Complexity of ideas Fluent, expressive use of language

And now… Pair Group Members Section of the Novel Group 1: Tuesday 14 February Alec and Michael Chapter 3 Group 2: Wednesday 15 February Tom and Ella Chapter 4 Group 3: Friday 17 February Sophie and Elise Chapter 5 Group 4: Monday 20 February Jack and Ricky Chapter 6 You will have tomorrow’s class to work with your pair on your chapter booklet/presentation You can discuss with it me at that time. You can also arrange another time to meet with me.