Fitzgerald's classic novel of the American Dream. A tale of wealth, love and frustration.
ID:
SN22-23
Type:
resource
Language:
English
Subject:
English Novel
Suitable for level(s):
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Issues
By focusing on a number of issues and asking penetrating questions the student is lead to a deeper understanding of the concerns of the text.
Characters
The text relies on characters to develop its plot and story line. Carefully composed questions lead students to understand the developing and complex motivations of key characters.
Key scenes
Each text has a number of significant scenes which if closely explored reveal important information about plot, character and their development.
Critical essay
In about 2000 words the text is critically assessed from a specific viewpoint – structure, character, theme.
Vocabulary tasks
A focus on the vocabulary useful for discussing the text.
You may also wish to use the resources on the film of the Great Gatsby.
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