Gatsby 5.2

Gatsby 5.2

Do now:For five minutes, free write your thoughts about Chapter 7.

You might consider:

• What is your reaction to the chapter? Did you expect the death that occurs at the end?
• What did you think was going to happen?
• What are you confused by, specifically?

Objectives:

• Close read works to identify mood and turning points in key scenes.
• Demonstrate empathy with characters.
• Describe the significance of their scenes.
• Work in small groups and refine their communication and conflict management skills

Agenda:

1. do now
2. Download the “Chapter 7 Tableaux directions” handout
3. Class: read and discuss the expectations for the tableaux exercise
4. Groups: work to create your tableau.  Assign parts, collect any necessary props. Complete the handout
5. Groups: perform tableaux and take a picture for display in class
6. Summarizer

HW: Read chapter 8