The aim of this session was to introduce and discuss the content of the first Gatsby essay. The first essay title is: HOW DOES FITZGERALD TELL THE STORY IN THE OPENING CHAPTER OF TGG?
Students were made aware of the very specific assessment objective that relates to this question therefore students were encouraged to consider one paragraph of content to address LANGUAGE, one paragraph that explores issues relating to FORM, and one paragraph dealing with the significance of STRUCTURE. Students were encouraged to consider how Fitzgerald shapes these three aspects of narrative to create meaning. Students must develop an awareness of author's aim. The central question all students must be able to answer is: WHY DID FITZGERALD BOTHER TO WRITE THIS BOOK? As we move through the text students must develop an understanding of the key ideas being expressed by Fitzgerald and how he uses aspects of narrative to present these ideas to the reader.
Class discussion considered possible content for this essay and students were made aware of the difference between FORM and STRUCTURE. Class discussion was excellent. You are a fine bunch.
Homework: Students need to read the whole text but the specific homework focus is the reading of the opening chapter as the aim of the class discussion in the next session will be to share material that can be used to construct a written response to the essay question. Students need to consider which key moments from the first chapter will allow them to construct a precise and relevant essay that directly confronts the requirements of the assessment objective.
Students need to be investigating the mass of material posted to this blog that relates to THE GREAT GATSBY. USE THIS DIGITAL RESOURCE. All students should peruse the blog entry below. Students must be aware of the historical context. Click on link:
http://becuriouslit.blogspot.co.uk/2012/10/the-great-gatsby-historical-context.html
KEEP READING LIT FREAKS. THE MORE YOU READ, THE MORE INFORMED YOU WILL BECOME.
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