Download the worksheet.

1) Work through the statements critically on your own.

2) Discuss your arguments one after the other.

3) After you listened to each other, work through these questions:

a.) Which statement triggered off the most interesting or controversial discussion

b) What were some of the most memorable points made by you or your group members?

c.) Which statement triggered off an emotional discussion? Why do you think it happened?

1) a worksheet with explanations of all important expressions which are relevant when discussing fiction.

2) a table which provides you with different tasks.

In your group (four people) work through worksheet one - if you have problems with one or the other term you might get explanation from your group members.

After that - as a group - work through the table and fill in as much as you know or can predict. If you already know the correct answers, use your knowledge - otherwise make wise assumptions.

You have 15-20 Minutes for this task.

2) Download the .pdf-file.

3) Work through the tasks.

All in all you have about 25 minutes.

There is also a learning video available.

• Why does Gatsby tell all these lies?

* Why does he not simply invite Daisy to his house?

* Why does he throw the parties?

• What is meant by this statement?

• In terms of the novel, who are the ones being pursued, the ones doing the pursuing, the ones who are busy, and the ones who are tired?

  Explain your interpretation in a few sentences.

Download the file and work through the different tasks

(task 1 ==> work alone, 10 min

task 2 ==> work with a partner, 5 min

task 3 ==> first with partner, finally complete class, 3 min)