go or move back or further away from a previous position; gradually diminish

open to more than one interpretation; not having one obvious meaning

(of an achievement or something desired) fail to be achieve by someone

the process of solving or ending a problem or disagreement

a statement that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth

Analysing effective endings in Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby'

English

In 'Fiction: Books that Changed My World', pupils explore how authors use language for effect in their writing. In 'Fiction: Inner Musings', pupils develop focus on using author's language choices to make nuanced evaluations about a text..

In 'Fiction: Science Fiction', pupils identify and comment on recurring images and symbolism in texts. In 'Fiction: Books that Changed my World', pupils explore multiple interpretations of an author's language choices.

In this unit, pupils read extracts from some impactful books to inpsire their own writing. Within each of the five extracts, they identify and analyse a key technique before emulating it in their own piece of writing. At the end of the unit, they craft the opening to an impactful narrative.

Fiction: books that changed my world

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

The ending of F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby' shows which of the following?

'Go or move back or further away from a previous position; gradually diminish' is the definition of which word beginning with 'r'?

Fitzgerald's use of a double dash after "morning" in the ending of 'The Great Gatsby' implies which of the following?

'(Of an achievement or something desired) fail to be achieved by someone' is the definition of which word beginning with 'e'?

In Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby', the final line states that the boats are "{{}} back ceaselessly".

An ending where the writer leaves unanswered questions is known as an {{ }} ending.

'A figure of speech that involves comparing two things using the verb "to be"' is the definition of a {{}}.

'The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities' is the definition of {{}}.

Which of the following is the definition of ambiguous?

'The process of solving or ending a problem or disagreement' is the definition of which word beginning with 'r'?

attribution of human emotions to nature or inanimate objects 

the fact of two contrasting things being seen or placed close together

Which of the following is the definition of a paradox?

'The recurrence of similar-sounding consonants in close proximity' is the definition of which of the following?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Adult supervision recommended

Introduction

What will you need for this lesson?

Are you ready to learn?

Equipment

Content guidance

Supervision

Worksheet