What is the effect on the reader of all of this shifting of time? Would the story be better if it were told in chronological order? Annotating and Questioning the Text Activity 23: True and False (and In-between) Statements As before, skim the following statements before you read the chapter. After reading, go back and put an X or a checkmark in the box that you think best describes the truthfulness of the statement. Use the following criteria: means that the text does not specifically say that the statement is a fact, but it is a “Implied” reasonable conclusion to make. means that in the world of the story, this statement is factual. “True” means that the statement has some truth in it, but it overstates the facts “Exaggerated” (hyperbole). means that in the world of the story, the statement is false. “False” After filling out the chart, share your answers with a partner. If you agree on every statement, don’t discuss your reasoning and your evidence for your answers. (No page numbers provided this time.) Implied True Exaggerated False Chapter IV 1. Gatsby is a bootlegger. 2. Gatsby killed a man. 3. Important people came to Gatsby’s parties. 4. Americans are not as disciplined as the English. 5. Gatsby is a liar. 6. Gatsby got a medal. 7. Gatsby is in love with Jordan. 8. Meyer Wolfsheim is a crook. 9. are made of Wolfsheim’s cufflinks human teeth. 10. Daisy once loved Gatsby. 11. Nick is in love with Jordan. Chapter V 12. house caught on fire. Nick’s 13. Gatsby is a crook. 14. wife is a Finn. Nick’s 15. Gatsby broke clock. Nick’s 16. Daisy is impressed by Gatsby’s house, especially his shirts. 17. Gatsby is in love with Daisy. Chapter VI 18. real name is James Gatz. Gatsby’s 19. Gatsby saves a boat from wrecking.
What is the effect on the reader of all of this shifting of time? Would the story be better if it were told in chronological order? Annotating and Questioning the Text Activity 23: True and False (and In-between) Statements As before, skim the following statements before you read the chapter. After reading, go back and put an X or a checkmark in the box that you think best describes the truthfulness of the statement. Use the following criteria: “Implied” means that the text does not specifically say that the statement is a fact, but it is a reasonable conclusion to make. “True” means that in the world of the story, this statement is factual. “Exaggerated” means that the statement has some truth in it, but it overstates the facts (hyperbole). “False” means that in the world of the story, the statement is false. After filling out the chart, share your answers with a partner. If you don’t agree on every statement, discuss your reasoning and your evidence for your answers. (No page numbers provided this time.) Implied True Exaggerated False Chapter IV 1. Gatsby is a bootlegger. 2. Gatsby killed a man. 3. Important people came to Gatsby’s parties. 4. Americans are not as disciplined as the English. 5. Gatsby is a liar. 6. Gatsby got a medal. 7. Gatsby is in love with Jordan. 8. Meyer Wolfsheim is a crook. 9. Wolfsheim’s cufflinks are made of human teeth. 10. Daisy once loved Gatsby. 11. Nick is in love with Jordan. Chapter V 12. Nick’s house caught on fire. 13. Gatsby is a crook. 14. Nick’s wife is a Finn. 15. Gatsby broke Nick’s clock. 16. Daisy is impressed by Gatsby’s house, especially his shirts. 17. Gatsby is in love with Daisy. Chapter VI 18. Gatsby’s real name is James Gatz. 19. Gatsby saves a boat from wrecking.
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