3P Gatsby Annotation Extension Project Worksheet (2012)
Project description: Each group will be presenting information on an assigned character to the class based on the information complied in your annotations and the worksheet below.
PART I: Worksheet
Directions: After reading and annotating The Great Gatsby , complete the following activity in your assigned group. Follow these steps:
 First, write your assigned character’s name in the first box
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Next, circulate and compare your character annotations with the other group members’ annotations. Pay attention to the similarities and differences in the annotations you read. This will provide a base for the group discussion.
 Based on your findings, discuss and agree upon your character’s color association and any other symbols that may give insight into your character
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Finally, discuss and agree upon two significant quotes to represent each category of annotation
(insight, AP, and theme).
NOTES:
1.
Every group member must complete this worksheet as part of the project requirement!
2.
Each member must complete an individual member log on the backside of this packet. Please include your name and all responsibilities you fulfilled. All students will receive both individual and group scores for this project!
3.
You may use the sentence frames from the annotation assignment handout to help you formulate your responses for the worksheet below
ANNOTATION WORKSHEET
Character name (first and last):
Symbolism :
Other symbols
 symbol:
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This is significant because ____________
Color association
 color:
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This is significant because
____________
Insight into human nature :
#1 Quote (MLA):
Interpretation (paraphrase):
Insight into human nature:
#2 Quote (MLA):
Interpretation (paraphrase):
Insight into human nature:
Author’s purpose
(literary devices):
#1 Quote (MLA):
Interpretation (paraphrase):
#2 Quote (MLA):
Interpretation (paraphrase):
Author’s purpose:

Author’s purpose:
Theme :
#1 Quote (MLA):
Interpretation (paraphrase):
Theme:
#2 Quote (MLA):
Interpretation (paraphrase):
Theme:
PART II: Presentation
1.
Choose a presentation format! Super fun
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After completing the worksheet, group members will choose a format to present the information to the class. Group members should consider the different intelligences of all group members before selecting a format. You may use the list of suggestions below or you may suggest another format that appeals to your group to be approved by the teacher. Keep in mind that you can combine more than one option to accommodate the different intelligences in your group (translation: you may circle more than one option)! Be creative! Please circle your groups’ choice/s below:
Verbal/Linguistic :
 “Beatnik-style” poetry reading
 speech
 game show
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Logical/Mathematical :
 puzzle
 graphic organizer/ thinking map
 board game
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Visual/ Spatial :
 poster
 storyboard
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PowerPoint
 video
 storyboard/ comic
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Musical :
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Rap or song
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Sounds effects that represent aspects of character/actions
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Bodily/Kinesthetic :
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Act it out
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Fly swatter game
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Interpretive dance
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Stop-motion video
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Interpersonal :
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Cooperative learning activities
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Class discussion

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Intrapersonal :
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Connotation/ reaction
2.
Requirements of the presentation
Regardless of the format of the presentation you choose, each presentation must include the following information:
 visual representation of the character (picture)
 all information from the annotation worksheet
 full participation from all group members (member log)
VISUAL (5 points)
RUBRIC
A clear picture of the character is included/utilized
ANNOTATION INFO (35)
ORGANIZATION & FORMAT (5) in the presentation
Complete annotation information is insightfully presented and accurate
 symbol (5)
 insight into human nature (10)
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AP (10)
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Theme (10)
Format of the presentation is clear, engaging and organized
PARTICIPATION (5) All members participate equally in the development and presentation of the project
 all members completed the worksheet
 all members played an active role in the development of the project
 all members played an active role in the presentation of the project
NOTES BY TEACHER:
TOTAL:
___________/ 50 points
REMINDER: Each member must complete an individual member log on the backside of this assignment sheet. Please include your name and all responsibilities. All students will receive both individual and group scores for this project!