Book Review

Time to Review the Book! 

Answer all of the prompts below in order to complete the review.

Set up your review just as it looks below (but you  may delete the questions).

SUMMARY

Narration

●     Who narrated the story?

●     Was it first-person narration or third-person narration?

●     Was the narrator a reliable source of information?

Setting

●     Note the time period and location the book is set in.

●     How did setting drive or influence the plot of the book?

Theme

●     Note the overall theme or message of the book.

Plot

●     Give a brief plot summary without giving away any key details.

EVALUATION

Your Opinion
This is the most important part of the review.

●     Did you like it? Why?

●     Dislike it? Why?

●     Would you read more by this author? Why or why not?

●     Would you encourage others to read this book? Why or why not?

Harlem

For this post, I would like for you to go and find a copy of the poem called, "Harlem" by Langston Hughes. Read the poem and then paste a copy of the poem onto your blog.

Next, watch this video:

http://www.shmoop.com/video/dream-deferred-hughes/

In this video, there is a brief analysis as to what the author is trying to get across.  I want you to also utilize the Shmoop website to get more information on the poem if you need it.

http://www.shmoop.com/harlem-dream-deferred/summary.html 

(check out all of the links on the left of the page too - lots of good information) 

Now, that you have read the poem, understood the meaning behind it, and pasted a copy on your blog I want you to write about it! How does this poem relate to The Great Gatsby?  Write two paragraphs that compare and contrast the poem to the book - explain both thoroughly.

Character Map

For this blog, I would like you to create a character map using Google Drawing. Insert images of the following:

1. Nick Carraway
2. Jordan Baker
3. George Wilson
4. Myrtle Wilson
5. Jay Gatsby
6. Tom Buchanan
7. Daisy Buchanan

Then, connect the characters by arrows and indicate their relation to one another. Be specific and convince me that you know these characters! Once you are done with the map, take a screenshot of the map, and then place it onto your blog.

Journal Entry

For this blog, please write a journal entry. You need to be in the  mindset of Nick, Daisy, Tom, or Gatsby. There is a lot going on in chapter six and we don't necessarily get to hear the true feelings or thoughts these characters are having, but you can tell what's going on in their minds based upon their actions. Let me inside one of these character's minds!

Set it up as:

Dear Journal,

Write ten sentences from the viewpoint of Nick, Daisy, Tom, OR Gatsby. Just pick one! Be sure to have them discuss what is going on in chapter six and how they are feeling about it!

Sincerely,

Nick, Daisy, Tom OR Gatsby

This blog will let me know if you have been reading!

Soundtrack for Chapter Five

Directions: In this blog post you need to convince your readers that there is one perfect song out there that describes the characters, setting, and/or situations present within the chapter. Don't pick a song based purely on the sound - take a closer look at the lyrics. Does it describe what is occurring within chapter five in any way? The entire song does not need to befit the chapter but you must find at least four lines in the song that work for the chapter.


1. Embed the music video into your blog.
2. Write a paragraph that names the song, shows it relation to chapter five, and discuss four lines of lyrics and how it applies directly to chapter five. This paragraph should be NO LESS THAN TEN SENTENCES. Discuss the song thoroughly and convince your readers that it would make the perfect song for The Great Gatsby soundtrack.

MRS. CARN'S EXAMPLE

The Adele song, "When We Were Young" epitomizes Jay Gatsby and his love for Daisy Buchanan. There were multiple lines that I felt fit chapter five extremely well. Jay was extremely nervous about meeting back up with Daisy. In the song one line states, "I was so scared to face my fears" and I think Jay was scared - which is why he pulled together this elaborate scheme, involving Jordan and Nick, for his first meeting with Daisy. When they finally reconnected it seemed like it had been forever. At one point Adele sings, "You look like a movie/you sound like a song/my God this reminds me of when we were young" and even after five years of being separated Daisy and Jay did in fact have that re-connection. Jay loved everything about Daisy. "Everybody loves the things you do form the way you talk to the way you move" and every bit of that line applies to Daisy Buchanan and how people feel about her (especially the talking part). At the end of the chapter it is almost bittersweet - Jay's dream has come true, but is it going to last? Jay was truly "hoping you're [Daisy] someone I used to know" and that they haven't drifted apart in the years they've been apart. 

Text Messaging in the 1920s

In chapter four Jay makes a request of Nick...but through Jordan. What if Jordan wasn't apart of the story? Jay was obviously a bit nervous and didn't want to ask Nick face to face.  Let's take a moment and pretend that Jay Gatsby had a cell phone. This would be his way of contacting Nick. What would he say? What would he ask? How would he approach the subject?

Utilize one of these websites to create your message!
Or these websites:
www.iphonefaketext.com
http://www.ios7text.com/
http://iphonesmsgenerator.com/android/
http://fakeandroidtext.com/

You need to have at least 6 messages present on your phone.

Throwing a Great Gatsby Party!

Directions: You will be factiously throwing a Great Gatsby party.  For this project, you need to research many elements of a party during the 1920s and the associated cost.  You will also be creating a menu that you would potentially give to party-goers. Everything must be relevant to the 1920s.  

Step One:

·        Research both food and drink of the 1920s

·        Create a menu for the party (utilize http://www.musthavemenus.com)

o   Display three starters (with brief description)

o   Display three entrees (with brief description)

o   Display three sides

o   Display three desserts (with brief description)

o   Display three drinks

o   At the bottom of the menu insert a quote from the book that references parties

 

Step Two:

·        Research who would cater your party

·        Research the décor of your party

·        Research the entertainment you would have for your party

Step Three:

·        Now, you will write a five paragraph essay depicting your party.

o   Introduction: Quote from Text and Brief Explanation

o   Second Paragraph: Explain the Menu

o   Third Paragraph: Explain who would Cater

o   Fourth Paragraph: Explain the Décor

o   Fifth Paragraph: Explain the Entertainment

Step Four:

·        Have Fun with this Project!!!!!