November 11th & 14th

Essential Questions: How do authors use theri own experiences to develp thems as comments on the human condition? How do literary devices help to communicate these themes?

Objectives:

• Content Objective: In my study of reading strategies and literary devices, I will be able to analyze a novel for the author's use of literary devices to develop theme.

• Language Objective: I will show what I have learned by writing literary responses to reading.

Focus:

• Historical Context Importance -- The 1920's

• Author Background and Bias - F. Scott Fitzgerald

Handouts:

• A & E: F. Scott Fitzgerald Biography Questions

Activities:

1. Brief Discussion: Historical Context & Author Background and Bias

2. Watch A & E: F. Scott Fitzgerald Biography

3. Watch 1920's Crash Course by John Green

Homework:

Unit 4 Vocab Quiz will be November 30th (Red) and December 1st (Blue)