Gatsby Vocabulary

In "The Great Gatsby," F. Scott Fitzgerald uses a lot of "big" words, many of which may be unfamiliar.  This list provides you with a list of words in the order they appear in the novel, complete with a definition.

Gatsby Vocabulary list

Please note that the page numbers on this list may not match up to your book or to the ebook, but they are accurate as to which chapter each word appears in.

Gatsby Character Information Sheets

Using the form here, you need to create an accurate description of the main characters from the novel.  As they appear in the assigned readings, character names (with correct spellings) will be added here.
Remember, you will need this information for the Character Project that is due on February 22.

Gatsby - Character Information sheets

"The Great Gatsby" audio book links

The links below are for an audio version of "The Great Gatsby," as read by actor Jake Gyllenhall.

Gatsby - Chapter 1 recording
Gatsby - Chapter 2 recording
Gatsby - Chapter 3 recording
Gatsby - Chapter 4 recording
Gatsby - Chapter 5 recording
Gatsby - Chapter 6 recording
Gatsby - Chapter 7 recording
Gatsby - Chapter 8 recording
Gatsby - Chapter 9 recording

These recordings are a good resource to help you as you read.

"The Great Gatsby" e-book

The following links are for the nine chapters of "The Great Gatsby."  Please remember that these page numbers do not match the books that you signed out in class.

Gatsby - Chapter 1

Gatsby - Chapter 2

Gatsby - Chapter 3

Gatsby - Chapter 4

Gatsby - Chapter 5

Gatsby - Chapter 6

Gatsby - Chapter 7

Gatsby - Chapter 8

Gatsby - Chapter 9

'1984' vs. the Real World

Could '1984' really happen?  Using the chart linked below, try to find examples in the real world that match up with events and elements from the book.

'1984' Comparison Chart

The completed chart is due January 12th.

'1984' - Character Facebook Project

Your Character Facebook Project is due on Monday, December 14.  Remember you are to use the eBook (linked below) and appropriate internet resources to find biographical information about your chosen character from '1984.'

Here is the assignment explanation and the Facebook page template:

'1984' Character Facebook Project

Good luck!

'1984' Audio Book

The links below will take you to audio recordings of the book, divided into Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3.  There is also a link to the full book (but it's 9+ hours long).

'1984' Part 1

'1984' Part 2

'1984' Part 3

'1984' Full Recording (NOT recommended)