Gatsby Ch. 4

March 13, 2017

E.Q: Distinguish the difference between internal and external conflicts.

Analyze the conflicts created in the Great Gatsby.

Use textual evidence support your conclusions.

Obj: I can distinguish the difference between internal and external conflicts.

I can analyze the conflicts created in the Great Gatsby.

I can use textual evidence to support my conclusions.

Starter

Summarize chapter four from over the weekend.

This should be 3-5 sentences.

Vocabulary: 

Word: Internal conflict

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition:  psychological struggle within the mind of a literary or dramatic character, the resolution of which

 creates the plot's suspense

Your Definition: 

Activity: Give an example of an internal conflict.

Word: External Conflict

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition:  struggle between a literary or dramatic character and an outside force such as nature or another character, which drives the dramatic action of the plot

Activity: 

1.  Gatsby Chapter Four Movie

We will watch the next section of the movie.

As you watch, pay attention to how the conflict develops.

What is the purpose of structuring the story this way?

2.  Conflict Analysis

Determine ONE conflict created in the Great Gatsby.

Next, create a plot diagram for the story thus far.

Include the exposition, conflict, and rising action.

Then, create a double entry journal that provides THREE quotes relating to the conflict.

These quotes can come from the first four chapters.

Make sure to provide the page number of the quote and your reaction.

Double Entry Journal Template

Make a copy of the document and place in your assignment folder.

Lastly, underneath the chart respond to the question in 3-5 sentences.

What is the purpose of this conflict?

We will discuss these as a class. 

Closure: 

Using the learning target, evaluate yourself on identifying internal and external conflicts.

Homework

Read chapter 5.