2. 4th Hour Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 Group 5 Ryan Peyton L Becca
Brynn
Billy
Ben
Peyton H
Cuyler
Megan
Tyler
Aidia
Michael
Bryce
Olivia
Noah
Spencer
Chris
Arthur
Niko
Cade
Maddie
Nicole

3. 7th Hour Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 Group 5 Ellie Charlotte
Olivier
Mel
Max
Noah
Dom
Hannah
Sam M
Claire
Matthew
Ryan
Alayna
Hailey
Skye
Nikki
Hope
Jackson
Cam
Sam O
Adam
Connor
TylerAnn
Jessie
Mattie

4. 8th Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 Group 5 Dita Griffin Sawyer Lexie
Jack
Luke
Hannah
Brandon S
Anah
Kali
Kevin
Bradley
Lydia
Brandon J
Nick
Lindsey
Gabby
Joey
Eric
Falicia
Allison

5. Quote # 1
“The idea is if we don’t look out all the white race will be—will be utterly submerged. It’s all scientific stuff; it’s been proved”(17).
Who is speaking?
What is the context?
What does it reveal about the character?

6. Quote # 2
“I hope she’ll be a fool—that’s the best thing a girl can be in this world, a beautiful little fool” (21).
Who is speaking? What is the context?
What does it reveal about the character?

7. Quote # 3
“She might have the decency not to phone him at dinner-time. Don’t you think?” (20).
Who is speaking?
What is the context?
What might it reveal about the characters?

8. Quote # 4
"He stretched out his arms toward the dark water in a curious way, and far as I was from him I could have sworn he was trembling. Involuntarily I glanced seaward and distinguished nothing except a single green light” (26).
Who is speaking?
What is the context?
What might it reveal about the character on the dock? What might the “green light” represent?

9. Your turn!
Find one other quote in the text that you feel is significant in understanding the characters and/or setting.
Do the following:
Write the quote and the page number.
Who is speaking?
Context of the quote?
Significance of the quote?

10. Chapter 2 Discussion (10-15 min)
In small groups (No more than four to a group!):
Discuss the article from yesterday.
Define the American Dream (based on article)
Identify aspects of the American Dream that might prove to be a challenge for everyone to achieve
Discuss what types of people might have difficulty reaching those goals.
Apply your discussion to Ch. 1 & 2 of The Great Gatsby
Which of the characters have achieved the American Dream? Why? How?
Who hasn’t? Why do you think that is?
Based on your discussion, what do you think the message of this book is going to be?

11. Chapter 2 Discussion (Remaining Time)
Individually:
Write two to three questions that you have about the text so far (Ch.1 and Ch. 2).
Questions should be those that require analysis or evaluation. Avoid questions that simply require you to remember a fact from the text.
Tomorrow, we will get into small groups to share and discuss our questions. The reading of Chapter 3 will be due on Monday.