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Pbs Learning Media: Life Imitates Art: The Great Gatsby

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This media gallery from the American Masters film F. Scott Fitzgerald: Winter Dreams explores how F. Scott Fitzgerald's work mirrored events in his life. Using video, discussion questions, organizers, and essays, students will take a deep dive into what may have motivated Fitzgerald's writing.

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9th - 10th
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English Language Arts
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