March 21, 2017
E.Q: Identify the author's structure and purpose of the plot.
Identify and analyze the theme.
Obj: I can identify the author's structure and purpose of the plot.
I can identify and analyze the theme.
Starter:
Take out your plot diagram from yesterday.
Based on last chapter of the Great Gatsby, complete the diagram.
(Falling action and resolution)
Vocabulary:
Word: Theme
Part of Speech: Noun
Dictionary Definition: main idea or an underlying meaning of a literary work that may be stated directly or indirectly
Your Definition:
Activity: Complete the sentence:
The theme of __________ is ____________ because ___________.
Activity:
1. Gatsby Chapter Nine
Compare and contrast the ending.
What is the purpose of having the story end this way?
What is your overall opinion of book?
2. Theme Notes
Read through the article How to Find Theme.
Take Cornell notes on necessary information.
3. Theme Practice
Reflect on your plot diagram.
Then, select one topic word that relates, using the link for common themes.
Next, find at least three quotes that support this idea.
If you cannot find at least three quotes it probably is not that relevant.
Finally, stretch that topic into a theme. This should be a complete statement.
Use the link below to create the chart.
Copy the document and move to your assignments folder.
Read through this and consider what you want to create.
You will have the remainder of the week to work on this.
Closure:
Create a list of what you need to do to prepare for tomorrows work day.
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