The Great Gatsby Chapter Two What are the
The Great Gatsby Chapter Two What are the ingredients of a successful 1(a) question? (particularly when you’re dealing with a novel rather than a poem)
In groups, your first task: �Read through the essay on Chapter 2 �Take 3 different coloured highlighters: one for Form, one for Structure, one for Language �Highlight the essay with the relevant colour wherever you feel that feature is being discussed �Next to each highlighting, and using the mark sheet, try to suggest the band you think the discussion deserves
Swap groups. Now, Task Two: �In the margin, write a brief summary for each paragraph of the role you think that paragraph plays within the essay �(for example: for paragraph 1, you might write: locates Ch. 2 within the structure of the novel – relating back to Ch. 1 and forward to the ending)
Another swap; now, task three: �Using your response to the model essay, discuss within your group this question: �If you’re writing about narrative methods in a chapter of a novel, what would you say are the key elements that a good essay should include?
Supplementary question: �How well does this model essay meet the criteria you have decided on?
General advice: �Remember that the mark scheme does not specify content: any relevant discussion should be rewarded �However, there is a danger that too much concentration on details – however well managed – will overlook the idea of the chapter’s role within the novel
This might be a helpful rule of thumb: �Introduce your essay looking at the chapter’s function in the plot (what important things happen? ) �Always write about voice (ticking the “form” box) and aim to address 2 other aspects of narrative (settings; time and sequence; characterisation; point of view. . ) �Aim to discuss at least 3 different uses of language �Conclude by linking the chapter into key themes in the novel, and glancing ahead to what comes next.
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