Summer Novels 2013-2-14

The Scarlet LetterThe Glass Menagerie

The Great Gatsby

Core Standards• Reading• 1. Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of text.• 2. Determine a theme or central idea of text.• 3. Analyze how complex characters develop.• 4. Determine the meaning of words.• 5. Analyze a particular point of view.• Writing• 21. Write Arguments to support claims in analysis.• Speaking and Listening• 34. Present information, findings and supporting evidence clearly, concisely,

and logically.• Language• 37. Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English grammar

and usage.

Nathaniel Hawthorne

• His life

The Scarlet Letter

• Theme

• Characters

• Symbolism

Tennessee Williams

• His life

The Glass Menagerie

• Theme

• Characters

• Symbolism

• Point of View

F. Scot Fitzgerald

• His life

The Great Gatsby

• Myrtle

• Gatsby

• Daisy

• Symbolism

Final Assessment

• Essay

• Dramatic Performance

• Multiple Choice Test