While I am in the Dungeon of AP Practice Test Essays...

Listen to version of Jorgenson's speech and Garfield's speech. or watch:

 

and the response:

Homework for the weekend:

    

1. Rhetorical analysis of what strategy gave Garfield the advantage in the debate.  Do not come without this on Monday!
2. By Monday you need to have a rough draft of their IRP synthesis.  In class you must have draft of the introduction inspired from Wednesday’s Introduction samples.  

Gatsby Blowout!- "Socratic Seminar"*

Here are the questions:

I)  A) Gatsby*

1. Which of the following would you argue best represents Gatsby:

A) Classic Romantic

B) Gangster-”lie down with dogs, you come up with fleas…”

C) Comic Character

D) Narcissist

E) Hero of the middle class

F) Other?

- It is essential to define these labels prior to making your comparison.

2.  Or which from the list above would argue against the most?

3.Nick

- To what extent did Nick succeed convincing you that he was “one of the few honest people I have ever known.”(59)?  

4.Daisy

- Is Daisy a character worthy of our sympathy (before/after Myrtle’s death)?

5. Which characters have the most elaborate foil (Use Venn handout to help trace thoughts)  ?  Nick vs. Gatsby, Myrtle vs. Daisy, Tom vs. Gatsby.

II)    Theme

1. What were this novel’s final statements on the following themes?*

 Love-

Justice-

Wealth vs. Poverty-

America-

Other?

2.  Cover Interpretation- Gatsby Cover Art- break down a cover as it relates to the novel’s themes.  

Cool Prezi on our cover

III) Author Style-

1.How did Fitzgerald position the setting of East/West Egg, Manhattan and “valley of ashes” to amplify various themes?

2.Among the various literary techniques layered within this novel, which emerged as the most unique to Fitzgerald's style?

3.  The Great Gatsby Vs. Winter Dreams vs. Absolution*  What are the most stark patterns in terms of theme and style as you compare these three texts?

Discussion Rubric and Transitions
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*Idea lifted shamelessly from the talented Miss Cordes




and part 2 if you are interested.