2. Introduction Task Process EvaluationConclusion After years of waiting and imagining, you are finally ready to begin writing your novel. You know the basic story line, the characters, and the scene; everything you need to write a great book. But is that really all it is? You aspire to be a writer people will remember and you want your books to still be read years from now. What books have that kind of fame and continuity? Why do people get so wrapped up in them? You want to find out. Ms. Kleinholter’s Sophomore English Contact teacher at: rkleinholter01@bellarmine.edu Process

3. Introduction Task Process EvaluationConclusion What you are going to do:  You will be analyzing F. Scott Fitzgerald’s famed novel The Great Gatsby. In groups of four, you will write a short argument of what YOU think are the most important ideas of the text and why you think Fitzgerald included them, and a brief analysis of Fitzgerald’s writing style. We will be presenting our main points to the class. Keep in mind that you will have to convince your classmates of your argument. What you should focus on as you brainstorm and write your response: -How Fitzgerald’s version of high class society compares to ours today. -How the use of style contributes to the story itself. -The relation that Fitzgerald creates between money and happiness and how that is relatable. Process

4. Introduction Task Process EvaluationConclusion  Research the book: -Learn the plotline and main conflicts of the novel. -Know the characteristics of each person portrayed in the novel (you will be using these people to characterize society in the time period) To read the online version of the book, or look up specific passages, click here.here For a concise summary of the book, click here for a short video.here For theme analysis and symbolic meaning of the text, click here.here For analysis of major characters in the novel, click here.here For definitions of literary terms and words that you do not understand, click here.here StepStep 2 Introduction Task

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6. Introduction Task Process EvaluationConclusion  Research the author and time period in which he lived: -Learn about Fitzgerald’s life and think of how his past contributed to the major themes and messages of the novel. Are there any other novels of his that have this same kind of message? What was the societal atmosphere of this time period? What were the main focuses of the era? What type of literary style was prevalent during this time? Here are two different links that each have information about Fitzgerald and the time period: Website Number 1 Website Number 2 Step 3Step 1 Introduction Task

7. Introduction Task Process EvaluationConclusion  Get together with your group and discuss what you think are the main themes of the novel and the kinds of techniques he used in the writing.  Use this Outline template to begin to create your written argument.Outline template - While it doesn’t have to be a formal paper, or have as many subtopics, this template will help you to form a clear and concise argument that includes a thesis, body paragraphs to support your argument, and a conclusion.  Present the main ideas in your paper to the class and give support from the text(a small passage from the book)  Print out a copy of your response to hand in to me after giving your presentation. Introduction Task Step 2

8. Introduction Task Process EvaluationConclusion Your written argument will be assessed based on this RUBRIC.RUBRIC Along with the written assessment, your participation and teamwork skills used in the activity and in the presentation will also be added to your grade. Introduction Task Process

9. Introduction Task Process EvaluationConclusion Now you have come to the end of your quest. You have learned how some themes and stories live forever because they are so relatable to people in every time period. You have also learned how the writing itself helps to move the story along and stays in the readers mind. Now you can read other “classic” stories and understand why they have stood the test of time. Will your writing be remembered? Introduction Task Process