Modernism occurred during a time of change, confusion, discovery, invention and war.

From 1914-1945, modernism in American literature reflected the unease of those grappling with a changed post-war world. Breaking with tradition and convention, some writers wrote of a life that was markedly different from the stable, moral, patriotic pre-war America they remembered, a world in which wealth and excess seemed to signal a larger lack of moral code. Identify a theme (common message of Modernism) found in The Great Gatsby. Trace its development throughout the novel.

Step 1 Choose a theme you would like to focus on. THEMES

corruption of the American Dream / Wealth sight and insight the meaning of the past East and West (experience and innocence) loss of spirituality / Religion isolation decay / dissatisfaction education/initiation of a young man (bildungsroman: the German word for a story about a young man)

Step 2 Choose one way that theme is expressed in the novel. SYMBOLS
the green light the eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg the Valley of Ashes the Owl-Eyed Man automobiles parties/alcohol consumption Gatsbys library Gatsbys house Gatsbys clothes colors (white, gold, green) places (East Egg, West Egg, the Midwest, New York) Wolfsheims cufflinks

CHARACTERS IMAGERY (You will have a minimum of four quotes in your Prezi. The quotes should be on the same symbol, character, or imagery, but the quotes should span the entire book throughout the sections of exposition, complications, climax, and resolution) Step 3 Explain how that theme changes throughout the book Exposition Complications Climax Resolutions Step 4 What is Fitzgerald saying about his theme? PS - Remember you should give a statement, use evidence to back up your statement (a quote), and then defend / explain how your quote backs up the statement.

Multimedia Project Rubric Standard & Achieved standard - 3 Weights Content 40% I have Integrated multiple sources ELACC11of information presented in 12SL2 diverse formats and media demonstrated understanding of the subject under investigation presented information, findings, and supporting evidence in a clear and logical manner integrated information selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, Research 20% I have Gathered relevant ELACC11information from multiple 12W7 authoritative print and digital ELACC11sources, using advanced 12W8 searches effectively assessed the strengths and limitations of each source in terms of the task, purpose, and audience narrowed or broadened the search when appropriate evaluated the credibility and accuracy of each source and noted any discrepancies among the data. avoided plagiarism and overreliance on any one source and following a standard format for citation.

Progressing toward standard - 2 I need to Integrated multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media demonstrated understanding of the subject under investigation presented information, findings, and supporting evidence in a clear and logical manner integrated information selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, I need to Gathered relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively assessed the strengths and limitations of each source in terms of the task, purpose, and audience narrowed or broadened the search when appropriate evaluated the credibility and accuracy of each source and noted any discrepancies among the data. avoided plagiarism and overreliance on any one source and following a standard format for citation. I need to strategically used digital media that needs more planning digital elements to enhance understanding that are unclear digital elements to add interest that lack purpose I need to Initiated and participated effectively in collaborative discussions with a partner on grades 11-12 topics, texts, and issues Built on others ideas and expressed my own clearly and persuasively.

Digital Uses 20% ELACC1112SL5

I have strategically used digital media digital elements to enhance understanding digital elements to add interest I have Initiated and participated effectively in collaborative discussions with a partner on grades 11-12 topics, texts, and issues Built on others ideas and expressed my own clearly and persuasively.

Does not yet meet standard -1 I have not Integrated multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media demonstrated understanding of the subject under investigation presented information, findings, and supporting evidence in a clear and logical manner integrated information selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, I have not Gathered relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively assessed the strengths and limitations of each source in terms of the task, purpose, and audience narrowed or broadened the search when appropriate evaluated the credibility and accuracy of each source and noted any discrepancies among the data. avoided plagiarism and overreliance on any one source and following a standard format for citation. I have not strategically used digital media digital elements to enhance understanding digital elements to add interest I have not Initiated and participated effectively in collaborative discussions with a partner on grades 11-12 topics, texts, and issues Built on others ideas and expressed my own clearly and persuasively.

Personal Responsibilities 20%

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