1. Gatsby: A Voyage into Greatness

2. Gatsby: Day 1
Bellringer: Gatsby Vocab #1
Controversy Reflection/Synthesis Intro
Preface & Anticipation Guide
Begin The Great Gatsby : Ch. 1

3. The Great Gatsby
Vocabulary 
Feign (v): to pretend
2. Supercilious (adj.): arrogant
3. Conscientious (adj.): meticulous; aware
4. Incredulous (adj.): skeptical; showing disbelief
5. Reciprocal (adj.): mutual
6. Wan (adj.): pallid; lacking color
7. Complacent (adj.): self-satisfied
8. Intimation (n.): a hint
9. Infinite (adj.): exceedingly large amount
10.Anon ( adv.): in a short time; soon

4. Controversy Argument Reflection
Talk a little bit about the process of composing your controversy argument.
How helpful were the brainstorming, organizing, revising, workshopping activities?
Then, do the SOAPS for your own argument:
What is the SUBJECT? The general topic, content, ideas contained in the text.
What is the OCCASION? The time and place of the piece, the current situation.
Who is the AUDIENCE? The group of readers to whom the piece is directed.
What is the PURPOSE? The reason behind the text.
Who is the SPEAKER? The voice that tells the story.

5. DEVELOP AND REFINE THESIS
Intro to Synthesis
SYNTHESIS STEPS
READ THE SOURCES
ANALYZE THE ARGUMENTS
ESTABLISH A POSITION
DEVELOP AND REFINE THESIS
ARGUE YOUR POSITION

6. The Great Gatsby Anticipation Guide
Before Reading
Statement
During/After Reading
1. Money is the root of all evil.
2. Most Americans strive to live the “American Dream,” searching for individualism, happiness, and success.
3. Most people strive to live a moral and ethical life.
4. Most people want to be rich, powerful, and respected.
5. Most people live a lie, pretending to be something they’re not.
6. You can never relive the past
7. People get what they deserve
8. Money can buy happiness
Before Reading
Statement
After Reading
1. The Great Gatsby is considered a masterpiece, and is often referred to as “the Great American Novel.”
2. F. Scott Fitzgerald, the author, was an alcoholic.
3. The Great Gatsby is the defining novel of the 1950s.
4. An essential aspect of the American-ness of The Great Gatsby is that it is about money.
5. Jay Gatsby is the narrator of The Great Gatsby.

7. Reminder: Finish Chapter 1

9. Gatsby: Day 2
Bellringer: Gatsby Vocab #2
Assess Understanding: Ch. 1
Begin Chapter 2

10. The Great Gatsby
Vocabulary #2
11.Contiguous (adj.): connected
12.Facet (n): aspect; part
13.Cower (v): to crouch (as in fear or shame)
14.Interpose (v): mediate (step between two parties)
15.Apathetic (adj.): indifferent; unresponsive
16.Languid (adj.): listless; relaxed
17.Imply (v): to indicate or suggest
18.Strident (adj.): shrill; irritating
19.Deft (adj.): nimble; skillful
20.Clad (adj.): dressed; covered

11. Gatsby Quiz #1 (Preface & Chapter 1)  
1. The Great Gatsby is considered a masterpiece, referred to as “The Great American Novel.”
2. F. Scott Fitzgerald was an alcoholic.
3. The Great Gatsby is the defining novel of the 1920s.
4. An essential aspect of the American-ness of The Great Gatsby is that it’s about money.
5. Nick Carraway is the narrator of The Great Gatsby.
6. Nick lives in East Egg, next door to Tom and Daisy.
7. According to Jordan, “Tom’s got some woman in New York” and is cheating on Daisy.
At the end of Chapter 1, Gatsby and Nick meet for dinner and have a long conversation.

12. Levels of Interaction

13. Reminder: Finish Ch. 2 & 3

15. Gatsby: Day 3
Bellringer: Gatsby Vocab #3
Counseling Presentations

16. The Great Gatsby
Vocabulary #3
21.Permeate (v):to pass into; to spread throughout
22.Innuendo (n): indirect comment (often derogatory)
23.Erroneous (adj.): mistaken; incorrect
24.Vehement (adj.): strongly emotional (intense) 25.Cordial (adj.): courteous; gracious
26.Impetuous (adj.): impulsive
27.Vacuous (adj.): unintelligent
28.Corpulent (adj.): portly; stout
29.Provincial (adj.): unsophisticated
30.Din (n): loud noise; clamor

17. Reminder: Finish Ch. 4 & 5

19. Gatsby: Day 4 Bellringer: Gatsby Vocab #4
Assess Understanding: Ch. 4 & 5
“On Writing Well: Simplicity”
Begin Chapter 6

20. The Great Gatsby
Vocabulary #3 (Review)
21.Permeate (v):to pass into; to spread throughout
22.Innuendo (n): indirect comment (often derogatory)
23.Erroneous (adj.): mistaken; incorrect
24.Vehement (adj.): strongly emotional (intense) 25.Cordial (adj.): courteous; gracious
26.Impetuous (adj.): impulsive
27.Vacuous (adj.): unintelligent
28.Corpulent (adj.): portly; stout
29.Provincial (adj.): unsophisticated
30.Din (n): loud noise; clamor

21. The Great Gatsby Vocabulary #4
31.Knickerbocker (n): slang for a New Yorker
32.Fluctuate (v): to change continually
33.Sporadic (adj.): random; irregular
34.Divine retribution (n): punishment from a higher being
35.Rajah (n): king or prince in India
36.Elicit (v): to evoke
37.Valor (n): bravery
38.Somnambulatory (adj.): related to sleepwalking; incoherent
39.Denizen (n): inhabitant
40.Jaunty (adj.): easy and sprightly; fun

22. “On Writing Well: Simplicity”
Read and Skim Revisions
Discuss in Team
Cite Important Quote– 8 Words or Less

23. Controversy Argument Revision Options
To resubmit Controversy Argument, you will conference with Mrs. Shaw. During that time, you will receive a resubmit form. In order to have your argument re-scored, you must:
Conference with Shaw during her office hours
Attach original assignment
Complete & attach resubmit form
Turn in by next deadline

24. Gatsby Quiz #2 (Chapter 2-5)  
Please utilize your specific concept as a springboard for analysis…..
How is this idea explored in Chapters 2 through 5? Cite specific evidence from at least 3 of the 4 chapters read for today.

25. Gatsby Rhetorical Analysis
Write a well-organized, thoughtful analysis with specific references to the text in MLA format (your Works Cited page must have at least one source—the book—but may include other resources that you utilized in developing your essay).
As always, this assignment (workshop & instructor submission) must be typed and double-spaced in Times New Roman 12 font, with one-inch margins. Instructor submission will be submitted as paper copy and to turnitin.com. The composition will be graded according to the AP rubric.
Analyze the rhetorical and stylistic choices made by Fitzgerald in The Great Gatsby to achieve his overall purpose.

26. Reminder: Finish Ch. 6 & 7

28. Gatsby: Day 5 Bellringer: Gatsby Vocab #5 Assess Understanding: Ch 6-7
Begin Ch. 8 in class
Character/Vocab Review

29. The Great Gatsby
Vocabulary #5
41.Rout (n): an overwhelming defeat
42. Suppress (v): to stop; abolish
43.Innumerable (adj.): countless; myriad
44.Ecstatic (adj.): extremely happy
45.Reproach (v): to blame
46.Serf (n): a peasant
47.Obstinate (adj.): stubborn
48.Exult (v): rejoice
49.Hulking (adj.): bulky; heavy and clumsy
50.Nebulous (adj.): hazy; vague

30. Gatsby Quiz #3 (Chapter 6-7)  
Please answer the specific questions in complete sentences…..
Rotate through your team so that each person writes at least once.

31. Rhetorical Analysis IQs
Review your analysis quiz from last class. Consider your concept and create an IQ (Important, Interesting, Inferential Question) that also deals with Fitzgerald’s rhetorical focus. Example for American Dream: “How does Fitzgerald utilize language to convey his ideas about the American Dream?”
In your color-coded teams, choose an IQ for your post-it
Add post-it to your focus poster
Take a gallery walk and add IQs to your own agenda

32. Gatsby: Chapter 8

33. Reminder: Finish Ch. 8 & 9 Workshop Draft Gatsby Analysis DUE next class

35. Gatsby: Day 6 Bellringer: Brainstorm Writer’s Workshop
Vocab/Character Review
Discussion Questions

36. Brainstorm
The Great Gatsby examines numerous literary themes. Choose one premise from the text and argue why it is Fitzgerald’s most important message.
Revisit anticipation guide and find evidence to support your designated focus.

37. AP Discussion Questions
The Great Gatsby
AP Discussion Questions
In what ways does Fitzgerald use sensory details (such as the opening of Chapter Two), and how does the imagery contribute to the larger themes of the novel?
Though we do not meet Gatsby until Chapter Three, the characters reference him in their conversations frequently. Note each reference as it appears. How do these statements contribute to the introductory tone of the piece?
Note the various descriptions of Daisy’s voice throughout the novel. What effects are achieved through these descriptions?
Lack of morality: these characters can destroy others’ lives and then retreat back into their money. What rhetorical moments support this premise?
How is Nick’s attitude toward Gatsby ambivalent even at the moment he says goodbye? Where else in the text are we given insight into Nick’s conflicted feelings towards Gatsby?
At the end of Chapter 7, Gatsby is standing alone looking out at Daisy’s house. Where else in the novel does he do this? Significance?
How does Fitzgerald use language to characterize Gatsby’s state of mind before he’s killed?
In his final comment, Nick says: “Gatsby believed in the green light, the future that year by year recedes before us. It eluded us then, but that’s no matter—tomorrow we will run faster, stretch out our arms farther…So we beat on, boats against the current…” (Fitzgerald 189). How is this quote significant to the theme of the American Dream?
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Remember to refer specifically to the text when responding to all questions.

38. Analysis Peer Response
How do you react to this writing as a reader? (Were you engaged?) Explain.
How does the piece make you feel? (Use specific adjectives.)
What parts do you like the most? (Circle in the writing itself.)
What parts are you unsure of? (Underline in the writing.)

39. Gatsby Vocab Review
Feign
Impetuous
Supercilious
Vacuous
Conscientious
Corpulent
Incredulous
Provincial
Reciprocal
Din
Wan
Knickerbocker
Complacent
Fluctuate
Intimation
Sporadic
Infinite
Divine retribution
Anon
Rajah
11. Contiguous
Elicit
12. Facet
Valor
13. Cower
Somnambulatory
14. Interpose
Denizen
15. Apathetic
Jaunty
16. Languid
Rout
17. Imply
Suppress
18. Strident
Innumerable
19. Deft
Ecstatic
20. Clad
Reproach
21. Permeate
Serf
22. Innuendo
Obstinate
23. Erroneous
Exult
24. Vehement
Nebulous
25. Cordial
Hulking

40. Reminder: Vocab Quiz Next Class

42. Gatsby: Day 7 Bellringer: Brainstorm Return Registration
Gatsby Vocab Quiz

43. Brainstorm
Is Jay Gatsby truly “great?” Why or why not? Support your point of view with specific examples from the text.
How else might Fitzgerald have titled his masterpiece?

44. Gatsby Vocab Quiz
Study “feign” through “nebulous”

45. Gatsby Extension Stations

46. Reminder: Gatsby Discussion and Unit Test Next Class

48. Gatsby: Day 8
Bellringer: Brainstorm
Rhetorical Focus
Unit Assessment

49. Brainstorm Please respond:
“A novel is not an allegory… It is the sensual experience of another world. If you don’t enter that world, hold your breath with the characters and become involved in their destiny, you won’t be able to empathize, and empathy is at the heart of the novel.”
-- Azar Nafisi

50. The Great Gatsby : AP Discussion Questions
Remember to refer specifically to the text when responding to all questions. 
In what ways does Fitzgerald use sensory details (such as the opening of Chapter Two), and how does the imagery contribute to the larger themes of the novel?
Though we do not meet Gatsby until Chapter Three, the characters reference him in their conversations frequently. Note each reference as it appears. How do these statements contribute to the introductory tone of the piece?
Note the various descriptions of Daisy’s voice throughout the novel. What effects are achieved through these descriptions?
Lack of morality: these characters can destroy others’ lives and then retreat back into their money. What rhetorical moments support this premise?
How is Nick’s attitude toward Gatsby ambivalent even at the moment he says goodbye? Where else in the text are we given insight into Nick’s conflicted feelings towards Gatsby?
At the end of Chapter 7, Gatsby is standing alone looking out at Daisy’s house. Where else in the novel does he do this? Significance?
How does Fitzgerald use language to characterize Gatsby’s state of mind before he’s killed?
In his final comment, Nick says: “Gatsby believed in the green light, the future that year by year recedes before us. It eluded us then, but that’s no matter—tomorrow we will run faster, stretch out our arms farther…So we beat on, boats against the current…” (Fitzgerald 189). How is this quote significant to the theme of the American Dream? .

51. Reminder: Gatsby Analysis Due Next Class

52. Extra Brainstorm
What does it mean to analyze rhetoric? (Break apart both words– the verb “to analyze” and the noun “rhetoric.”)

53. Exposition Workshop
Ideas & Content
Organization
Voice
Conventions