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This American Masters Gatsby Chases the American Dream instructional video also includes:
What's so great about Gatsby? A teaching guide asks readers to consider whether Gatsby's quest represents the embodiment of the American Dream or a reflection of the American nightmare, a green light, or a valley of ashes.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have class members create posters with images and symbols that for them define what they believe is the American Dream
- Save the background reading until after readers have finished the novel or consider not using it at all; instead, have pupils craft their own analysis
Classroom Considerations
- Requires a free PBS account to access materials
- One of five videos from the PBS American Masters series
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- Includes teacher tips, discussion questions, and suggested activities
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