Input Worksheet- Lesson 1

Peer up with someone who sits next to you, read and annotate the
definitions given.

The Valley of Ashes- Locates between West Egg and New York City. The
dumping ground for industrial waste, reflects the evils of industry. It represents the
hardships of the poor and the carelessness of the rich.

West Egg- Wealthy town in Long Island, home to new money people.

East Egg- Wealthy town in Long Island, home to older and more established
families.

The Roaring 20s- Period after the World War I. It was a period of sustained
economic prosperity with a distinctive cultural edge in the United States.

Prohibition- The ban on alcohol, although meant to completely stop the

production and consumption of it, backfired and made the desire for it that
much more powerful. This led to a black market and the bootlegging of
alcohol.

Homework- Lesson 1
Directions:
Imagine that you are someone who lives in the 1920s time period,
you can be a bootlegger, a car fixer, a woman, etc. Write a diary entry (at
least 2 paragraphs) to explain how life is like living in the United States
during that time period.

Sponge Activity- Lesson 2

Why is the Green Light such an important symbol in The

Great Gatsby?

Directions:
1) On the light bulb cutout, write a long term goal that you would
like to achieve in the future (Ex. Buying a house, buying a car...)
2) Color the light bulb green
3) Tape the light bulb somewhere around the classroom where
you will be able to see in your seat from a distance

Be prepared to volunteer
and share your goal with the class

Independent Practice- Lesson 2

Homework (11/15/2016)
Due: 11/16/2016

Illustrate a picture or describe in words

something/ someone that functions as the
green light. In other words, what is a symbol
that represents the American Dream for you/
others/ fictional characters? Please provide an
explanation response (at least 3 sentences).

Input Worksheet- Lesson 3

Direction:
Only fill in the sections directed by the instructor.
Characters

Nick Carraway

Jay Gatsby

Descriptions
(Physical/ Mental)

Relationships with
other characters

Daisy Buchanan

Performance Task
You are a book reviewer who works for the school newspaper. You
are assigned by your supervisor to read the novel Pride and Prejudice by
Jane Austen (the previous novel weve read in class). Write a book review
to identify the historical context, the symbols, and the characters that were
presented in the novel. The review must meet standards of creativity and
professionalism, as well as contain accurate evidence and information to
help readers reflect on the novel.

Goal: Your task is to identify the literary elements used in the novel.
Role: You are a book reviewer
Audience: The target audience is your supervisor and the readers of your book review.

Situation: The challenge involves dealing with reading a novel and analyzing the work.

Product/ Performance and Purpose: You will develop a book review in order to
analyze the literary work.
Standards & Criteria for Success: Your work will be judged by your accuracy in
identifying the literary devices used in the work. You will also be expected to develop a
creative and professional piece that can be published in a book review column on a
newspaper.