Today in class we submitted our pre-discussion notes, which is our homework to do for every chapter. Next, Mr. Rivers explained the importance of discussing the book because it's easier to retain the information rather than just taking a test on it. Talking about the book with a group is much more effective at showing that you did the reading. It also shows what other people's opinions and perspectives are on the book. Having other classmates that are reading the same book is also helpful for those who had trouble understanding the reading because they can be a guide and assist them with their confusions. During the discussion, we discussed three questions, which we did for homework.The group question was based on what your group decided to do, Mr. Rivers will soon assign a question for a group.
Chapter Question:
How is East Egg (where Tom and Daisy live) different from where Nick lives (West Egg)?
Group Questions:
1. How does the text show the advantages of wealth and status in the USA? What is Fitzgerald’s tone about that?
2.How do perception and memory (in Nick or other characters) complicate the audience’s understanding of the truth (i.e. what really happened)? What is Fitzgerald’s tone about that?3. How does this novel show Romanticism AND Modernism? What is Fitzgerald’s tone about that?
Class Question:
What is so AMERICAN about this novel?
This can apply to the real world because it is important to recognize that book chats are necessary as they can help a reader fully understand the book without it being individually learned.
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