1. Grab your English binders before you sit down.

2. Prompt & Expectations Come pick up materials!

3. Comparative Analysis: Block Method Introduction: – Attract the reader’s attention – Provide background info on your topic – Identify the two things being compared / contrasted – State the thesis Body Paragraphs: – Paragraph 1: Character in Text – Paragraph 2: Character in Film Conclusion: – Paraphrase the thesis – Summarize the main similarities and differences – Paraphrase the importance of the topic

4. Sample Introduction Modernists, or members of the “Lost Generation” were individuals with innovative minds. Among such intellectuals were writers such as F. Scott Fitzgerald, who contributed art to America through inimitable literature. In his highly esteemed novel, The Great Gatsby, he uses the modernist technique of carefully crafting the identities of his characters. Almost a century later, director Baz Luhrmann recreates the same characters through his 2013 film adaptation of the text. While the portrayals of the characters in the film are quite similar to those in the text, there are some evident differences as well.

6. Introduction & Conclusion Write your own introduction on a separate sheet of paper! Then, write your conclusion right underneath it. Be ready to share your work!

7. Sample Inference Paragraph Tom is an arrogant man who is controlled by his wealth. He likes to flaunt what ha has and how much can can afford. When Tom sees Nick, he tells him “I’ve got a nice place here” (Fitzgerald 7). This demonstrates his flaunting actions.

8. Sample Character Analysis Paragraph Tom’s character in the recent film adaptation of The Great Gatsby is a Caucasian, middle-aged man with a very broad and intensifying presence. Tom is a man whose energy level is through the roof. Constantly moving, Tom’s character, play by actor Joel Edgerton has a very dominant presence and powerful, booming voice. Usually associated with dark navy’s and blues, Tom is very used to being the leader. Given these qualities, it is quite easy to say, this character was accurately represented in the movie adaptation.

9. Using Transitions In Fitzgerald’s novel, Tom is an arrogant man who is controlled by his wealth. He likes to flaunt what ha has and how much can can afford. When Tom sees Nick, he tells him “I’ve got a nice place here” (Fitzgerald 7). Moreover, this demonstrates his flaunting actions. Similarly, Tom’s character in the recent film adaptation of The Great Gatsby is a Caucasian, middle-aged man with a very broad and intensifying presence. Tom is a man whose energy level is through the roof. Constantly moving, Tom’s character, play by actor Joel Edgerton has a very dominant presence and powerful, booming voice. In addition, he is Usually often associated with dark navy’s and blues, as Tom is very used to being the leader. Given these qualities, it is quite easy to say, this character was accurately represented in the movie adaptation.

10. Time to Type Yours! You may only begin typing if you are done writing your paragraphs.