The Great Gatsby Journal Assignments
Here is list of journal assignments for The Great Gatsby Unit. The purpose of the journal entries is to spark discussion in class and lead you to a deeper understanding of the novel. Journal entries will be posted on the blog of your Weebly writing portfolio. Journal entries should be at least 300 words and adequately address the question. At the end of the Unit, a grade will be given based on the following criteria:
1. Does the entry adequately address the question?
2. Is the the entry understandable, using proper grammar, word choice, and spelling?
3. Are the entries properly organized, using thesis statements, paragraphs, and topic sentences
4. Is the entry completed on time?
1. Does the entry adequately address the question?
2. Is the the entry understandable, using proper grammar, word choice, and spelling?
3. Are the entries properly organized, using thesis statements, paragraphs, and topic sentences
4. Is the entry completed on time?
1. Tenets of the American Dream/American Dream Collage
Due Date: November 7
- Read the handout below
- What is the American Dream?
- Go to http://www.photovisi.com/
- Make a collage showing images that represent the American Dream and post it on your weebly.
- Explain how the images you chose represent the American Dream
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2. The Self-Made Man
Due Date: November 8
1. Look at the picture of the statue, entitled "The Self-Made Man
2. Describe the statue
3. Analyze the parts of the statue and say what they represent
4. Explain how the statue embodies one of the main ideas of the American Dream
1. Look at the picture of the statue, entitled "The Self-Made Man
2. Describe the statue
3. Analyze the parts of the statue and say what they represent
4. Explain how the statue embodies one of the main ideas of the American Dream
3. The Notorious B.I.G - Juicy & the American Dream
Due Date: November 10
Watch the video for the song - Juicy by the Notorious B.I.G.
http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMjU5NjAyMzI=.html
Then read the lyrics to the song:
Watch the video for the song - Juicy by the Notorious B.I.G.
http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMjU5NjAyMzI=.html
Then read the lyrics to the song:
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1. Compare the artist's life before and after he became rich and famous
2. Explain how this song exemplifies (is an example) of the American Dream.
- Make two columns.
- Add one title - Before- and the add another title - After
- Give examples of how things used to be in the artist's life and examples of how they are now
2. Explain how this song exemplifies (is an example) of the American Dream.
4. Compare Gatsby and Tom's Mansions
5. "When Rich Weds Poorer" Response
Due: November 22, 2013
Journal Question: What influence does class differences have on Mr. Croteau's and Ms. Woolner's relationship and marriage?
GUIDING QUESTIONS:
1. How did Mr. Croteau's and Ms. Woolner's lives change after they started dating? Did one's life change more than the other's? If so, whose? Why and how?
2. What assumptions and expectations based on class did the couple's families have about the significant other? Were they positive? Negative? Why?
3. What does Mr. Croteau need from his work environment that he found at the hospital but not the Northfield Mount Hermon prep school? What do his work preferences say about how class has shaped his personality and work style?
4. What are the "nuances" that concern Mr. Croteau? Is the difference between classes typically obvious or subtle? Why?
Journal Question: What influence does class differences have on Mr. Croteau's and Ms. Woolner's relationship and marriage?
GUIDING QUESTIONS:
1. How did Mr. Croteau's and Ms. Woolner's lives change after they started dating? Did one's life change more than the other's? If so, whose? Why and how?
2. What assumptions and expectations based on class did the couple's families have about the significant other? Were they positive? Negative? Why?
3. What does Mr. Croteau need from his work environment that he found at the hospital but not the Northfield Mount Hermon prep school? What do his work preferences say about how class has shaped his personality and work style?
4. What are the "nuances" that concern Mr. Croteau? Is the difference between classes typically obvious or subtle? Why?
6. The Outliers, Ch 2 Discussion
Due: January 8, 2014
According to Gladwell, what is the difference among talent, preparation, and opportunity in relation to success. Use one example that Gladwell uses in The Outliers to illustrate the relationship.
According to Gladwell, what is the difference among talent, preparation, and opportunity in relation to success. Use one example that Gladwell uses in The Outliers to illustrate the relationship.