Gatsby 6.1

Do now: take out your assigned critical lens article

Objectives:

• demonstrate mastery of understanding of vocab
• use critical lens to examine the overall meaning of The Great Gatsby
• work effectively in groups to analyze the novel

Agenda:

1. do now
2. Review the critical lens assignment sheet (in handouts folder)

Group work: Day One list of assignments:

• Brainstorm a set of questions: what would a ______ critic ask? What would they be most interested in examining? (Aim for 3-5 questions)
• Draft a set of answers to the questions
• Draft a thesis statement 3. summarizer

HW: Finish thesis statement and talking points