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Analyzing Gatsby's Dream: Foreshadowing and Character Insights from "The Great Gatsby"

In this bellwork activity, students will delve into a pivotal paragraph from "The Great Gatsby" to explore Gatsby's dream of Daisy. By re-reading the designated passage, students will explain how Gatsby's aspirations are depicted and discuss the foreshadowing present regarding his relationship with Daisy. Additionally, students will predict the potential outcomes for the characters. The lesson will include collaborative editing of introductory paragraphs, as well as a chart detailing Gatsby's background, adjectives describing Tom, and aspirations for Daisy, culminating in a discussion about the argument presented.

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Analyzing Gatsby's Dream: Foreshadowing and Character Insights from "The Great Gatsby"

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  1. Bellwork April 12th: • Re-Read the last paragraph of page 95 in Great Gatsby. (The paragraph starting with, “ As I went over…” and ending with, “ ghostly heart.” • 1. Explain what happens to Gatsby’s dream of Daisy. • 2. This is foreshadowing something about how the novel and their relationship will end. Predict what you think will happen to Daisy and Gatsby. Use this paragraph to support your conclusions.

  2. Round Robin Edit • Take your intro paragraph • You will pass it to the person behind you to edit • Editor: you will have 2 minutes to comment on this person’s intro. Give them as many suggestions as you can. Edit any errors you notice. • When I say “ pass”, pass the paper backwards again. • Repeat

  3. Reading Chapter Six • 1. Make a chart that you will add info about Gatsby and his background as follows: • 2. List adjectives describing Tom in this chapter. What do they suggest? • 3. List things that Gatsby wants from Daisy. Is he being realistic? 4. Describe the argument at the end.Which side of the argument do you agree with? Why?

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