Big Read Literature Groups--Great Gatsby/Their Eyes Were Watching God

AGENDA:  (Dec. 9-17  Two week project--In study groups, work on Big Read lessons throughout the weeks for presentations to the class)

In your literature groups, work on Lessons 1 and 2,  Be sure to look over background essays on the Big Read Reader's Guide.

Go over vocabulary for each book.  Vocabulary quiz Friday, Ch. 1-5 for individual book.

Discuss readings from last night. 
Their Eyes:  What does the opening paragraph mean?  3rd person narrator, lyrical, poetic language.
                     What about the language of the porch sitters gossiping?  Does Hurston capture their  essence?  How do they feel about Janey?

Gatsby:  What does Nick say about Gatsby?  How does he introduce you to the character of Gatsby?

Both books begin with a character looking back on what has already happened.  The character is older and wiser.  The rest of the novel is a flashback.



Group leader take attendance (sign in) and mark off with a check mark that everyone has participated.
Assign group leader for tomorrow's class.