Remember this book was written in the 1920s well before World War II and the Nazis. If you want to check out about the symbol, this is a good site for basic information.
http://history1900s.about.com/cs/swastika/a/swastikahistory.htm
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Chapter Nine
Well, we've reached the end of the book.
Here are some important things I think a good reader should ponder:
1. Pay attention to Meyer Wolfsheim, Henry C. Gatz, Owl-eyes, and Ewing Klipspringer.
2. Gatsby's past.
3. the importance of the mid-west
4. this quotation from Nick: "After Gatsby's death the East was haunted for me like that, distorted beyond my eyes' power of correction."
5. Jordan Baker
6. the meeting between Nick and Tom
7. this quotation from Tom: "What if I did tell him [Wilson]? That fellow [Gatsby] had it coming to him. He threw dust into your eyes just like he did in Daisy's, but he was a tough one. He ran over Myrtle like you'd run over a dog and never even stopped his car."
8. Reread the last four paragraphs. Important ending thoughts from Fitzgerald!
Here are some important things I think a good reader should ponder:
1. Pay attention to Meyer Wolfsheim, Henry C. Gatz, Owl-eyes, and Ewing Klipspringer.
2. Gatsby's past.
3. the importance of the mid-west
4. this quotation from Nick: "After Gatsby's death the East was haunted for me like that, distorted beyond my eyes' power of correction."
5. Jordan Baker
6. the meeting between Nick and Tom
7. this quotation from Tom: "What if I did tell him [Wilson]? That fellow [Gatsby] had it coming to him. He threw dust into your eyes just like he did in Daisy's, but he was a tough one. He ran over Myrtle like you'd run over a dog and never even stopped his car."
8. Reread the last four paragraphs. Important ending thoughts from Fitzgerald!
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Chapter Eight
Chapter Eight
What has changed. These changes show that something will happen in the book.
We see the aftermath of the trip to the hotel in NYC.
Pay attention to what Nick says and thinks about Gatsby. Pay attention! It’s important.
What advice does Nick give to Gatsby? What’s Gatsby reaction?
An important quotation from near the end of section four in the chapter: Nick says to Gatsby, “They’re a rotten crowd,”…, You’re worth the whole damn bunch put together.”
What’s happened between Nick and Jordan? That’s important as well.
During chapters seven and eight, I have become aware (probably because of Tom Buchanan) that people seem to condemn Gatsby for his alleged illegal activities, but everyone seems to partake in the result of it. Pay attention to what Tom has wrapped in the towel in chapter seven. Look at the “picnic” scene between Tom and Daisy that Gatsby sees through the blind--what food and drink does the meal consist of?
What do you think this book says about hypocrisy? Gatsby’s? Tom’s? Daisy’s? Nick’s?
What has changed. These changes show that something will happen in the book.
We see the aftermath of the trip to the hotel in NYC.
Pay attention to what Nick says and thinks about Gatsby. Pay attention! It’s important.
What advice does Nick give to Gatsby? What’s Gatsby reaction?
An important quotation from near the end of section four in the chapter: Nick says to Gatsby, “They’re a rotten crowd,”…, You’re worth the whole damn bunch put together.”
What’s happened between Nick and Jordan? That’s important as well.
During chapters seven and eight, I have become aware (probably because of Tom Buchanan) that people seem to condemn Gatsby for his alleged illegal activities, but everyone seems to partake in the result of it. Pay attention to what Tom has wrapped in the towel in chapter seven. Look at the “picnic” scene between Tom and Daisy that Gatsby sees through the blind--what food and drink does the meal consist of?
What do you think this book says about hypocrisy? Gatsby’s? Tom’s? Daisy’s? Nick’s?
Chapter Seven
Chapter Seven
When I think about this chapter, I noticed that all three settings come together--”the Eggs,” “the Valley of Ashes,” and the NYC.
Pay attention to the weather.
Be sure to watch what changes, especially concerning the main characters.
Gatsby reveals his “tragic flaw.” Remember that a tragic flaw must be a personality trait that causes the downfall of the tragic hero.
We find out about Gatsby’s background. We find out about Tom’s background. We find out why Tom and Daisy left Chicago.
Big changes have happened to the Wilsons in the beginning of this chapter as well.
Come to some conclusions about why Myrtle does what she does.
Seven is a long chapter but it’s important. Pay attention to details.
When I think about this chapter, I noticed that all three settings come together--”the Eggs,” “the Valley of Ashes,” and the NYC.
Pay attention to the weather.
Be sure to watch what changes, especially concerning the main characters.
Gatsby reveals his “tragic flaw.” Remember that a tragic flaw must be a personality trait that causes the downfall of the tragic hero.
We find out about Gatsby’s background. We find out about Tom’s background. We find out why Tom and Daisy left Chicago.
Big changes have happened to the Wilsons in the beginning of this chapter as well.
Come to some conclusions about why Myrtle does what she does.
Seven is a long chapter but it’s important. Pay attention to details.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Persuasive Letter Update 3
Grades are entered. The for the summative was the reviews of your letter that we did along the way. If you scored "0" on any of the six summative components of the letter, you are not eligible for bonus points until you get those components turned in.
Focus on Gatsby!
After school Monday for people who want to build a case for reassessment of their papers.
Focus on Gatsby!
After school Monday for people who want to build a case for reassessment of their papers.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Persuasive Letter Update 2
They are all graded. I have to get them back to folks. I will try to have them in folders Friday.
I am setting aside time on Monday after school for people who want to make their case for a re-assessment.
Forsberg
I am setting aside time on Monday after school for people who want to make their case for a re-assessment.
Forsberg
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Persuasive Letter Update
Some things to know:
1. Not all of the papers are finished. I am handing them back as I finish them.
2. None of the grades have been entered online. I will enter when I finish them all.
3. Some people are concerned about the scoring--here's what I am asking for you to do--wait until the grades are entered then make an appointment to see me. In the mean time, you have to make your best case as to why I should reconsider the score that you earned. Use claim evidence and warrant to build your case.
1. Not all of the papers are finished. I am handing them back as I finish them.
2. None of the grades have been entered online. I will enter when I finish them all.
3. Some people are concerned about the scoring--here's what I am asking for you to do--wait until the grades are entered then make an appointment to see me. In the mean time, you have to make your best case as to why I should reconsider the score that you earned. Use claim evidence and warrant to build your case.
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