Gatsby Bellringer # 1 4-11-12
1. Define what you think is the “stereotypical”
American Dream.
2. Where do you think this idea of the American
Dream comes from?
3. You looked up the word disillusionment. In your
own words explain what you think this word means.
Today’s Objective: We understand the characteristics
of Modernism and why it influences the death of
the American Dream.
Gatsby Bellringer #2
4-12-12
Use your Modernism Notes to help you answer these
questions.
1. What three big events led to the loss of innocence in
the early twentieth century?
2. How would you describe the Modernism hero?
3. Explain, in your own words, the central focus of
Modernism. (Hint: look at the last question on your
notes.)
4. Explain what is meant by the death of the American
Dream.
Today’s Objective: We understand the influence of an
author’s life on the works of literature he creates.
Gatsby Bellringer #3
4-13-12
1. According to F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Biography video,
what is the “golden girl”? (Hint: see number 11)
2. Do you think Fitzgerald’s life represented the
American Dream or is his life more representative
of the death of the American Dream? Explain your
choice. Use examples from his biography to
support your choice.
Today’s Objective: We understand the conflict
between Old Money and New Money.
Gatsby Bellringer #4
4-17-12
1. Using your notes, explain what the term
old money means.
2. Using your notes, explain what the term
new money means.
3. Why is there a conflict between these two types of
money?
Today’s Objective: We understand the characters and
their connections, as well as the setting in The
Great Gatsby.
Gatsby Bellringer #5
4-20-12
Directions: Use the character and setting maps for The
Great Gatsby to help you answer these questions.
1. Which area of Long Island is the symbol for old
money? Which area of Long Island is the symbol for
new money?
2. Who is the narrator of the novel?
3. Who is “the great Gatsby”?
4. Using the character map, list one potential conflict
from the novel present at the beginning of this story.
Today’s Objective: We can, while reading, make note of
significant information presented.
1.
2.
3.
4.
The Great Gatsby Bellringer #6 4-23-12
What advice did Nick’s father give him at a
young age? How does this advice influence
his experiences in the story?
At the beginning of the novel Nick explains
why he left the east? Why did he leave?
How do readers know that Nick Carraway
comes from Old Money?
What kind of character is Tom? How do
readers know this information?
Today’s Objective: We can, while reading, make note
of significant information presented.
The Great Gatsby Bellringer #7
4-24-12
1. What do we realize about Tom as he tries to
discuss the books that he has been reading?
2. How is the appearance of Tom and Daisy’s
marriage different from the reality of their
relationship?
3. What did Daisy mean when she said she wanted
her daughter to be “a beautiful little fool”?
4. What does the green light that Gatsby is reaching
out to at the end of chapter 1 symbolize?
Today’s Objective: We can, while reading, make
note of significant information presented.