YEAR 12 LESSON 22/23 [2nd/5th Dec 14]: Homework

The aim of both of these sessions was to develop a more sophisticated understanding of how Fitzgerald shapes his narrative in Chapter Seven of THE GREAT GATSBY. The whole discussion is moving towards the question:
HOW DOES FITZGERALD TELL THE STORY IN CHAPTER SEVEN?
The focus of the discussion has been how Fitzgerald uses language, form and structure to shape meaning. Tuesday's session involved identifying the key moment within this chapter and producing a 15 minute written response. The quality of the work was impressive. Thank you.
Friday's session continued to discuss issues relating to chapter seven.

HOMEWORK: READ THE NOVEL. You are all aware that next week you will be attempting a written response so students need to consider potential content for this essay. Next week students will be asked to consider:

• THE KEY SYMBOLS BEING USED TO SHAPE MEANING IN CHAPTER SEVEN.
• THE SIGNIFICANT DESCRIPTIVE MOMENTS THAT ALLOW FITZGERALD TO SHAPE MEANING [simile, metaphor...].
• The significance of Carraway's sympathetic narrative voice.
• The significance of the sequence of events presented by Fitzgerald in this chapter.

THE WHOLE AIM OF THE ESSAY THAT YOU WILL RECEIVE AS HOMEWORK NEXT WEEK  IS TO SHOW YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF HOW FITZGERALD SHAPES MEANING IN CHAPTER SEVEN. STUDENTS WILL NEED TO SHOW AN UNDERSTANDING OF HOW FITZGERALD SHAPES HIS NARRATIVE TO EXPRESS HIS KEY IDEAS.

THIS IS A VERY IMPORTANT ESSAY. PLEASE PREPARE FOR OUR SESSIONS NEXT WEEK. I AM HOPING TO EXPERIENCE A VERY INFORMED CLASS DISCUSSION.
Fitzgerald Biography:
http://www.biography.com/people/f-scott-fitzgerald-9296261#synopsis