English III: March 28

Discuss Weather as a Natural Symbol / briefly think aloud about natural symbolism / ask students to think of another example
Begin reading chapter 7 / read from beginning 113 to line break on p. 125 / continue with shared reading, silent reading and/or partner reading
After reading: discuss weather as a key component in today’s reading / ask students how it is a factor re: characterization, plot, conflict
Students respond to after reading tasks re: symbolism, weather, characterization

Gatsby Name ____________________________________

7 113-125

1. Who is Trimalchio? Explain how this describes Gatsby.

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2. (114) Explain what this line from the text might mean:

“So the whole caravansary had fallen in like a card house at the disapproval in her eyes.”

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3. Describe the weather during the scene at the Buchanan’s and the scene in New York.

What affect does this have on the plot? Explain.

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4. (120-121) Describe the driving arrangements on the way into New York.

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5. (124) Provide a line from the text to support what happens to George Wilson when he discovers that Myrtle is having an affair.

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6. Describe Myrtle Wilson’s role in the scene at Wilson’s Garage when Tom stops for gas

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