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Writing Assignment:
(1) Write a draft paragraph in your notebook about the character you were assigned (Nick, Tom, Daisy, Jordan). If you wish, you may choose a different character.

Test Preparation:
(2) Prepare an outline and notes on one A4 paper.
You can write your topic sentence on the paper. But no other sentences. Use only words and phrases from the text English text with page numbers.

(3) Be familiar with the main events of chapters 1 and 2.
Review the answers to the questions on the worksheet. You will have time in class to review before the test begins.

Downloads:

Worksheet on Chapters 1 and 2 Worksheet on Events and Details (62 KB)

1 Read chapter 2 of The Great Gatsby in English or Japanese. Focus on ONE of two places described in the chapter: “the Valley of Ashes” or George Wilson’s garage.

2 Write a topic sentence for a paragraph about the character you were assigned. Answer the question What kind of person is X? Focus on age and appearance, background and personality. List some words and phrases that support your opinion about the character. Use the character worksheet to help you.

Download:

Character Worksheet (PDF 738 KB)

I. Use your notes from today to write a paragraph about question 1, 2, 3 or 4.

II. Read Chapter One of The Great Gatsby in Japanese or in English.

III. Next week, students will be divided into groups to discuss Chapter One. There will be a short test on the contents of the chapter after the discussion.

Online Japanese Translation

Many thanks to Yuika Nagata for forwarding the link to this online translation of The Great Gatsby / グレイト・ギャツビー :

http://www.aozora.gr.jp/cards/001036/card4831.html

A copy of chapter one of Haruki Murakami’s translation will be available outside my door soon.

Buying a Copy of Murakami’s Translation

If you would like to buy a copy of the Japanese translation by Haruki Murakami, please send me an email and then bring ¥880 to class next time.

Downloadable English File

A free downloadable PDF file of The Great Gatsby is available in English from the Open Culture website:

http://www.feedbooks.com/book/5543/the-great-gatsby

If you have a Japanese dictionary installed in your smartphone or iPad (tablet), you can see pop-up definitions by pressing on the words.

For International Students

View the Japanese translation with pop-up English notes.

Click here.