Mr. Burton’s Class

Gatsby Study Guide:

Chapters 1-4

 

I Characters:

1)      Nick

2)      Tom

3)      Daisy

4)      Jordan

5)      Mr. Wilson

6)      Mrs. Wilson

7)      Gatsby

8)      Wolfshiem

II Symbolism:

1)      East Egg

2)      West Egg

3)      Valley of Ashes

4)      Dr. Eckleberg

5)      Green Light

III Themes/Quotes:

1)      Daisy’s quote-

2)      Moral decadence and vivid optimism

3)      Morality

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Alice in Wonderland Questions

 

 

Ch. 7 Questions (2pts.
each)

 

1)      How
does Alice react to the rudeness of the Mad Hatter and March Hare?

 

 

 

 

2)      What
type of conflict does Alice have with the Mad Hatter and March Hare? (physical,
mental, or emotional)

 

 

 

 

3)      How
is a raven like a writing desk? 

 

 

 

 

4)      Why
does the dormouse keep falling asleep?

 

 

 

 

5)      Has
Alice developed as an adult as the story has progressed?  Why or Why not?

 

 

 

 

6)      What
could happen to Alice in the garden?

 

 

 

 

7)      What
real things actually exist in Wonderland that could translate into the real
world? (i.e. death)

 

 

 

 

 

Ch. 8 Questions (2pts.
each)

 

1)      Why
were the cards painted with red roses?

 

 

 

 

2)      What
is the significance of the painting?

 

 

 

 

3)      Describe
the croquet game?

 

 

 

 

4)      Describe
the queen?

 

 

 

 

5)      What
is the relationship between the king and queen?

 

 

 

 

6)      Alice
was asked who was correct about the beheading of the cat, the executioner, the
queen, or the king?  Who do you think was
correct and why?

 

 

 

 

7)      Why
is the beheading key to correlating fantasy and reality?  Or can you never correlate fantasy and
reality? (Emotion and reason)

 

 

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Red Badge of Courage:

Ch. 1-8 Study Guide

 

H.W. Questions:

1) Describe in detail the camp
at the beginning of the story? (1)

2) How did Henry’s mother feel
about Henry going to war? (1)

3) Why does Henry hate the slow
generals? (2)

4) Why does Henry run to his
first battle?  Why is it good for Henry
to run? (3-4)

5) Describe Henry in battle?
(5-6)

6) Why do the cannons continue
to fire after the first battle is over? (5-6)

7) What is meant by the master’s
legs in chapter 7?

Why does the squirrel comfort
Henry? (7)

9) Why do the ants terrify
Henry? (7)

10) How is nature like a chapel?
(7)

 

Notes:

1)
What is the battle of themes in chapter one?

2)
What is the dual Henry as described in chapter
two?

3)
What is the theme of chapters 3-4?

4)
Describe the theme in chapter five?

5)
Describe the theme in chapter six?

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Great Gatsby

Project

I
Purpose:

1) To allow the students
the chance to be creative and develop a keen understanding of the story.

2) To assess the students’
grasp of the story and its importance.

3) To use the students’
learning skills and apply them in a video format.

II
Requirements:

1)
General
Information:

1. a.
   First off
   this is a class project
   1. 
      i.
      That means
      the whole class is involved
   2. 
      ii.
      The whole
      class is one group
2. b.
   The
   Project is worth 1-2 test grades (my discretion)
   1. 
      i.
      One-third
      for the script and storyboard
   2. 
      ii.
      One-third
      for the video
   3. 
      iii.
      One-third
      for the interview

2)
Part One:
Script and Storyboard

1. a.
   Students
   will create a script and storyboard for their video
2. b.
   Script
   1. 
      i.
      Needs to
      be 5-10 pages of Dialogue
   2. 
      ii.
      It should
      included the appropriate mannerisms of the story
3. c.
   Storyboard
   1. 
      i.
      A storyboard
      is a comic recreation of the events you will portray
   2. 
      ii.
      It shows
      how you will depict each scene in your video
   3. 
      iii.
      Use poster
      board to create your storyboard
   4. 
      iv.
      The
      storyboard can be created using the following:
      1. 1.
         Colored
         Pencils
      2. 2.
         Markers
      3. 3.
         Ink
4. d.
   This is
   the first part of the project and will be due April 13^th

3)
Part Two:
Video

1. a.
   The video will
   depict any chapters that you see fit
2. b.
   The video
   will be 10-15 minutes long
3. c.
   Everyone
   must be included in the video somehow
4. d.
   The video
   must be audible and visually clear
5. e.
   The video
   must included a credit line
6. f.
   This is
   due May 4th
7. g.
   Any
   questions please ask

4)
Part
Three: Interview

1. a.
   At the end
   of the video and credits, students will need to have a coffee forum discussing
   the major themes of the chapters
2. b.
   This needs
   to be 3-5 minutes long

5)
F.Y.I.

1. a.
   Extra
   credit can be earned by having a blooper real at the very end (up to five bonus
   percentage points)
2. b.
   Everyone
   must do this as one group no exceptions
3. c.
   If the
   group has a problem, I need to know about it
4. d.
   If you
   have questions ask!!!!!!!!

 

DUE DATES: April 13^th and May 4^th

DUE DATES: April 13^th and May 4^th

DUE DATES: April 13^th and May 4^th

DUE DATES: April 13^th and May 4^th

DUE DATES: April 13^th and May 4^th

DUE DATES: April 13^th and May 4^th

DUE DATES: April 13^th and May 4^th

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Great Gatsby Questions:

Chapter 4

1) List
all of the rumors told about Gatsby.

 

 

 

2) Why
does Fitzgerald list all of Gatsby’s party guests?

 

 

 

3) Why
does Gatsby tell Nick about his life? Do you believe Gatsby? Does Nick?

 

 

 

4) What
role does Meyer Wolfsheim play in the novel? Why is there so much focus on his
nose and what does this tell you about Fitzgerald’s politics?

 

 

 

5) What
does Jordan’s story of Daisy’s marriage reveal about Daisy?

 

 

 

6) Why
did Gatsby want Daisy to see his house?

 

 

7) Nick
says, “There are only the pursued, the pursuing, the busy and the
tired.” What does Nick mean? How does each character in the novel fit into
this schema?

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Great Gatsby Questions:

Chapter 3

1)  Pay attention to Nick’s judgements. What do
they reveal about his character that he does this (especially in relation to
his opening comments)?

 

 

2) Describe
Gatsby the first time Nick sees him.

 

 

 

3) What
rumors have been told about Gatsby? Why does Fitzgerald reveal rumors rather
than fact?

 

 

 

4) What
does Nick think of Gatsby after meeting him?

 

 

 

5) How
is Gatsby different from his guests?

 

 

 

6) Why
does Nick choose to share his thoughts and feelings with Jordan?

 

 

 

7) Nick thinks he’s one
of the few honest people he knows, why? Do you think he is honest?

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Great Gatsby Questions:

Chapter 2

1)
Describe the “valley of ashes.” What does it look like and
what does it represent?

 

 

 

 

 

2)  Describe Mr. Wilson and Myrtle. Do they seem
to fit into the setting?

 

 

 

 

 

3)  What more have you learned about Nick in this
chapter? Is he similar or different than the people he spends his time with?

 

 

 

 

 

4)  Describe the violent act Tom comitted against
Myrtle. What does this reveal about him?

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Alice in Wonderland

Project

I
Purpose:

1) To allow the students
the chance to be creative and develop a keen understanding of the story.

2) To assess the students’
grasp of the story and its importance.

3) To use the students’
learning skills and apply them in a video format.

II
Requirements:

1)
General
Information:

1. a.
   First off
   this is a class project
   1. 
      i.
      That means
      the whole class is involved
   2. 
      ii.
      The whole
      class is one group
2. b.
   The
   Project is worth 1-2 test grades (my discretion)
   1. 
      i.
      One-third
      for the script and storyboard
   2. 
      ii.
      One-third
      for the video
   3. 
      iii.
      One-third
      for the interview

2)
Part One:
Script and Storyboard

1. a.
   Students
   will create a script and storyboard for their video
2. b.
   Script
   1. 
      i.
      Needs to
      be 5-10 pages of Dialogue
   2. 
      ii.
      It should
      included the appropriate mannerisms of the story
3. c.
   Storyboard
   1. 
      i.
      A
      storyboard is a comic recreation of the events you will portray
   2. 
      ii.
      It shows
      how you will depict each scene in your video
   3. 
      iii.
      Use poster
      board to create your storyboard
   4. 
      iv.
      The
      storyboard can be created using the following:
      1. 1.
         Colored
         Pencils
      2. 2.
         Markers
      3. 3.
         Ink
4. d.
   This is
   the first part of the project and will be due April 17^th   

3)
Part Two:
Video

1. a.
   The video
   will depict the following chapters of Alice in Wonderland
   1. 
      i.
      Ch. 1- Down the Rabbit Hole
   2. 
      ii.
      Ch. 3- Caucus Race
   3. 
      iii.
      Ch. 5- Advice from a Caterpillar
   4. 
      iv.
      Ch. 7- Mad Tea Party
2. b.
   The video
   will be 15-20 minutes long
3. c.
   Everyone
   must be included in the video somehow
4. d.
   The video
   must be audible and visually clear
5. e.
   The video
   must included a credit line
6. f.
   This is
   due May 4th
7. g.
   Any
   questions please ask

4)
Part
Three: Interview

1. a.
   At the end
   of the video and credits, students will need to have a coffee forum discussing
   the major themes of the chapters
2. b.
   This needs
   to be 3-5 minutes long

5)
F.Y.I.

1. a.
   Extra
   credit can be earned by having a blooper real at the very end (up to five bonus
   percentage points)
2. b.
   Everyone
   must do this as one group no exceptions
3. c.
   If the
   group has a problem, I need to know about it
4. d.
   If you
   have questions ask!!!!!!!!

 

DUE DATES: April 17^th and May 4^th

DUE DATES: April 17^th and May 4^th

DUE DATES: April 17^th and May 4^th

DUE DATES: April 17^th and May 4^th

DUE DATES: April 17^th and May 4^th

DUE DATES: April 17^th and May 4^th

DUE DATES: April 17^th and May 4^th

DUE DATES: April 17^th and May 4^th

 

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Alice in Wonderland:

Study Guide Ch. 1-6

 

Chapter One:

Alice and her sister
versus Alice’s
childhood-

Rabbit is frustration-

The garden represents-

 

Chapter Two:

Changes in size- confusion
of identity and puberty

Reason gives way to
emotion- why?

Logic in Wonderland-

 

Chapter Three:

Caucus race has two
layers-

Can we control the race of
life-

 

Chapter Four:

White Rabbit as authority-

Rules-

Fiction invades reality-

 

Chapter Five:

Who are you?-

Father William- is their
moderation in life?

 

Chapter Six:

Normalcy-

Irrationality-

Social Structures of
Wonderland-

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Alice in Wonderland Questions

 

 

Ch. 5 and 6 Questions
(2pts. each)

 

1)
What is the advice the Caterpillar gives Alice?

 

 

 

 

 

2)
How do children view contradictions?

 

 

 

 

 

3)
Is Alice a truthful child?  What is truth to a child? (your opinion)

 

 

 

 

 

4)
Explain the picture of the frog and fish?

 

 

 

 

 

5)
Why is the cat mad?  What is Alice’s reaction?

 

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