Opening journal write: (objective, write for 3-5 min
without putting your pen/pencil down. Let the thoughts flow)
1. Free write --->
It’s been 96 years since the time of Gatsby in the novel(1922)
Past: what do you think has changed in our society
since the 1920s? What do you think is similar or has stayed the same?
Future: 96 years from now, it’ll be 2113,
how will people then define the culture of the 2010s
(the decade we are in now), music? Key historical events/politics?
, historical figures?, movies? Etc.. describe your own ideas here! (5)
2. Pair share (5)
3. Directions for Webquest (45) (solo and group activity for students)
Directions: (
Today’s objective: Gain background information on historically important events of the 1920s to be better informed on the world of Fitzgerald and his characters as we continue our reading of The Great Gatsby.
1.Find a group of 3
2. each person needs to choose two topics (1-6)
3. PART A: During the first 20-30 minutes you will work on your chosen topics, reading/watching, and filling in the response boxes, you want to become an expert of your topic!
4. PART B: You will take 9 minutes (3 minutes each) to share the most important things you found on your topic. You can also discuss any questions or ideas that came up for you!
5. Part C: Share out with the whole class
Take out your headphones and dive into the world of the 1920s!
(** you do not need to read or watch every source in your topic box. But if there is time , you can explore all , and even look at the Extra box at the bottom of the doc)
Link to webquest
(explore the following topics: F. Scott Fitzgerald background, women’s rights, race relations, prohibition, music, fashion/cars, etc)
--- whole class share out
4. EXIT: Written reflection on google classroom of today’s key learnings
What was something new that you learned about the 1920s today? What surprised you or stuck out to you most?
What questions do you still have regarding any topics we learned about today?
**5. If time , look at beginning of films (compare / contrast 1970s film with 2010 film of Gatsby, watch clips after students read each chapter. ) We read ch1 last week, so we’ll look at ch 1 in the films. (film times- 0-13 min (2013), 0-11 (1970s) thoughts of each one.
Film notetaker
-- review HW due Thurs
2. Pair share (5)
3. Directions for Webquest (45) (solo and group activity for students)
Directions: (
Today’s objective: Gain background information on historically important events of the 1920s to be better informed on the world of Fitzgerald and his characters as we continue our reading of The Great Gatsby.
1.Find a group of 3
2. each person needs to choose two topics (1-6)
3. PART A: During the first 20-30 minutes you will work on your chosen topics, reading/watching, and filling in the response boxes, you want to become an expert of your topic!
4. PART B: You will take 9 minutes (3 minutes each) to share the most important things you found on your topic. You can also discuss any questions or ideas that came up for you!
5. Part C: Share out with the whole class
Take out your headphones and dive into the world of the 1920s!
(** you do not need to read or watch every source in your topic box. But if there is time , you can explore all , and even look at the Extra box at the bottom of the doc)
Link to webquest
(explore the following topics: F. Scott Fitzgerald background, women’s rights, race relations, prohibition, music, fashion/cars, etc)
--- whole class share out
4. EXIT: Written reflection on google classroom of today’s key learnings
What was something new that you learned about the 1920s today? What surprised you or stuck out to you most?
What questions do you still have regarding any topics we learned about today?
**5. If time , look at beginning of films (compare / contrast 1970s film with 2010 film of Gatsby, watch clips after students read each chapter. ) We read ch1 last week, so we’ll look at ch 1 in the films. (film times- 0-13 min (2013), 0-11 (1970s) thoughts of each one.
Film notetaker
-- review HW due Thurs
2. Pair share (5)
3. Directions for Webquest (45) (solo and group activity for students)
Directions: (
Today’s objective: Gain background information on historically important events of the 1920s to be better informed on the world of Fitzgerald and his characters as we continue our reading of The Great Gatsby.
1.Find a group of 3
2. each person needs to choose two topics (1-6)
3. PART A: During the first 20-30 minutes you will work on your chosen topics, reading/watching, and filling in the response boxes, you want to become an expert of your topic!
What was something new that you learned about the 1920s today? What surprised you or stuck out to you most?
What questions do you still have regarding any topics we learned about today?
**5. If time , look at beginning of films (compare / contrast 1970s film with 2010 film of Gatsby, watch clips after students read each chapter. ) We read ch1 last week, so we’ll look at ch 1 in the films. (film times- 0-13 min (2013), 0-11 (1970s) thoughts of each one.
Film notetaker
Compare and contrast:
A. what is similar or different about the style of films compared to each other and
the book
character portrayals
themes/motifs
General storyline
-- review HW due Thurs
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