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The Great Gatsby: Novel Study Study GuideThe Great Gatsby: Novel Study Study Guide
Publisher
Reed Novel Studies
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Duration
2 hrs
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Year
2017
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The Great Gatsby: Novel Study

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Some people believe that no matter how hard a man works, the American dream will always remain out of reach. A study guide for The Great Gatsby explores the themes, such as the illusory American dream, and elements of F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic text. Additionally, readers explore the figurative language (similes, alliteration, and homonyms) found within the story.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

the great gatsby, f. scott fitzgerald, american literature

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Research the history of the Roaring 20s and use that knowledge to better understand the text
  • Watch the opening of a movie version of the novel to provide a visual example of the setting

Classroom Considerations

  • Free preview focuses on the first chapter of the novel with additional chapters available for purchase

Pros

  • Uses a variety of materials to provide a comprehensive overview of the text
  • Contains lines for learners to record their answers

Cons


Common Core

RL.9-10.2 RL.9-10.3 RL.9-10.4 RL.11-12.2 RL.11-12.3 RL.11-12.4

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