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This Texture Poetry: The Great Gatsby and the Sense of Touch lesson plan also includes:
To prepare for crafting a descriptive poem about a character in F. Scot Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby, groups describe the texture of objects hidden in small bags. Individuals then select a character from the novel and an object associated with that character and craft a poem that connects the object's texture to the character.
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CCSS:
Adaptable
Concepts
Instructional Ideas
- Use the PowerPoint to guide the lesson
- Set aside extra prep time to prepare the texture bags
- Use the provided example of Jordan Baker to assist those struggling with the assignment
Classroom Considerations
- Another lesson in the series focuses on how the sense of sight connects to the novel
- Requires projection equipment for the PowerPoint, copies of the "Sense of Touch:" and the "Texture Words" handouts, and texture bags filled with objects of various textures
Pros
- Teacher notes provide additional information on how to conduct the lesson
- Includes a rubric for the project
Cons
- The Texture Words handout is not included in the lesson; however, many examples can be found online