1. Gatsby Bellringer #114-24-13 START THIS ON A NEW SHEET OF PAPER! 1.List at least two details Gatsby gives Nick about his “background.” 2.Why does Gatsby carry around the souvenirs of his past? 3.What could Gatsby’s interaction with the policeman that pulled him over possible show? Today’s Target: I can, while reading, make note of significant information presented.

2. Gatsby Bellringer #12 4-25-13 1. What two reactions does Gatsby have to meeting Tom at the restaurant? 2. Why has Gatsby been throwing all the parties each weekend? 3.List two of Gatsby’s “stalker-like” behaviors. 4. What does Gatsby look like the morning of the day he meets Daisy again? Today’s Target: I can analyze the author’s use of symbolism, denotation, connotation, irony, etc.

3. Gatsby Bellringer #13 4-26-13 1. Describe the mood when Daisy and Gatsby meet again after five years. 2. Why does Nick leave Gatsby and Daisy alone in his house? 3. What lie about his past does Gatsby accidently expose to Nick? 4. Why does Daisy not see Gatsby’s romantic gestures as “stalker-like”? Today’s Target: I can analyze the author’s use of symbolism, denotation, connotation, irony, etc.

4. Gatsby Bellringer #14 4-29-13 Daisy has two choices before her: stay with Tom or start a new relationship with Gatsby. 1.Why would staying with Tom be a better choice? 2.Why would starting a new life with Gatsby be a better choice? Today’s Target: I can, while reading, make note of significant information presented.

5. Gatsby Bellringer #15 4-30-13 1.List two facts about the man “Jay Gatsby’s” real background. 2.Why did Tom, Mr. Sloan, and Mr. Sloan’s lady friend stop by Gatsby’s house? 3.Why do you think Gatsby told Tom in an aggressive manner, “I know your wife” (102)? Today’s Target: I can, while reading, make note of significant information presented.

6. Gatsby Bellringer #16 5-14-13 1.Look at your “Who is Responsible? Circle Graph Assignment. Who are the top three people you think are the most responsible for Gatsby’s death? 2.Was Gatsby “great” as the title of this book suggests? Should he be called “The Great Gatsby?” Explain why or why not. ****You will turn in Gatsby Bellringers 11-16 today. If you are missing one, you can get if from the online classroom and turn it in tomorrow without penalty. ****You will turn in Gatsby books tomorrow.