‘The Great Gatsby’ Chapter Three

Starter- Summary Task Chapter three is extremely important to the novel as a whole. _______ attends one of Gatsby’s lavish parties and describes a night of ________ and hedonism. He notes that lurid ___________ about the host’s past is widespread before finally meeting his neighbour. Jordan Baker also attends the party and has a ________ audience with ____________. The mystery around Gatsby increases as ____________ tells us that he has revealed which she thinks is ‘simply amazing.’ Jordan Debauchery Private Speculation Nick The host

Group Task- Meeting Gatsby Are we introduced to the ‘real’ Jay Gatsby in this chapter? In groups, choose one of the below responses and justify your choice with close reference to the text. Gatsby is introduced but remains mysterious. Gatsby is introduced and we learn that he is deeply unhappy and dislikes company. Gatsby is introduced in this chapter. We learn some things about him but we are unsure about his real personality. Gatsby is introduced and can immediately be regarded as a character worthy of admiration.

Plenary Find one hint given to suggest that Nick is a flawed character. Write this on your post-it note. Stick this to the whiteboard as you leave the classroom. Homework Add to your notes using the chapter notes PowerPoint.