The concept of Modernism and its relevance to ‘The Great Gatsby’ was under discussion today. Click on the green link below to access the presentation.

Modernism

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Strong feeling already that these are not particularly decent people. Click on the green link below to view the presentation.

Characterisation – Tom & Daisy Buchanan

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Illustrative slides accompanied by a comprehensive presentation. Well done, ladies! Click on the green link below to view the slides.

Gatsby and Nick – characterisation

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Jay Gatsby

Nick Carraway

Loved the ‘ wingy bits …’  (just been informed this should read  transitions). Click on the green link below to view the presentation.

Setting New York Valley of Ashes

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Another informative piece.  Well done, Corran, Jake and Ruaridh. Click on the green link below to view the presentation.

Setting East Egg & West Egg

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Congratulations to Daria and Sophie on their informative presentation. Click on the green link below to view the presentation.

The Jazz Age 1

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Today saw the final time in class for ‘Gatsby’ preparations.  Looking forward to the ‘peer teaching’ presentations next week.

Just to remind you that all presentations will be uploaded so you can comment. Please ensure that you have emailed a copy of your group’s presentation to me before presenting   – lchangleng@kelso.scotborders.sch.uk

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Remember that ‘Gatsby’ Pre-Reading presentations need to be completed by the end of this week and ready to present week beginning Monday 15th June.  Good luck…