The Great Gatsby: Teacher's Resource
The Great Gatsby: Teacher's Resource PC CD-ROM detailed lessons high school 2005
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University Of California
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Unit Plan: Exploring **The Great Gatsby** by F. Scott Fitzgerald
## Overview
This unit consists of five detailed lessons designed to enhance high school students' skills in analyzing, discussing, and writing about character, historical setting, symbolism, and themes in literary texts. Each lesson offers a mix of close reading, discussion, and hands-on activities to deepen students' understanding of **The Great Gatsby**.
## Lesson Breakdown
### Lesson 1: Analyzing Character Through Figurative Language
**Focus:**
- Descriptive language, tone, and dialogue to understand characters
- Primary-source documents to explore early 20th-century women's roles
**Activities:**
- Analyze images and descriptions of flappers and other characters
- Read and discuss an article about flappers, focusing on unfamiliar vocabulary
### Lesson 2: Historical Context and Its Influence
**Focus:**
- Exploring major social issues of the 1920s (Prohibition, the Jazz Age, etc.)
- Understanding the novel's historical setting through role-play
**Activities:**
- Role-playing activity where students adopt characters such as a gangster, WWI hero, or jazz musician
- Speculate on characters' reactions to Gatsby’s party (Chapter 3)
### Lesson 3: Understanding Symbolism
**Focus:**
- Function of context in determining symbolic meaning
- Analyzing specific symbols in the novel
**Activities:**
- Discuss symbols like Gatsby’s pink suit and the green light
- Interpret the novel’s original cover symbols and compare with textual symbols
### Lesson 4: Themes and Titles
**Focus:**
- Continuing the study of symbolism to understand themes
- Evaluating prospective titles Fitzgerald considered for the novel
**Activities:**
- Discuss how different aspects of the novel reinforce or challenge themes
- Analyze how different titles reflect various themes or attitudes about life
### Lesson 5: Argumentative Writing and Legal Case Analysis
**Focus:**
- Analyzing a critical essay on **The Great Gatsby**
- Developing and presenting a legal case based on the novel
**Activities:**
- Locate the thesis and supporting arguments in a critical essay
- Work in legal teams to gather evidence and create a case for or against a character
## Detailed Activities
### Lesson 1
- **Close Reading:** Students read and dissect descriptive language, tone, and dialogue to understand literary characters.
- **Primary Sources:** Examine drawings and photos of early 20th-century women to reflect on changing roles. Read and discuss an article about flappers, focusing on vocabulary.
### Lesson 2
- **Role-Playing:** Each student takes on a character (e.g., gangster, Prohibition activist) and speculates on their reaction to Gatsby’s party.
- **Writing Exercises:** Combine group work and individual writing to deepen understanding of historical context.
### Lesson 3
- **Symbol Analysis:** Discuss and write about key symbols like Gatsby’s pink suit and the green light.
- **Cover Interpretation:** Students interpret symbols from the novel’s cover and discuss how it confirms or questions textual symbolism.
### Lesson 4
- **Title Evaluation:** Consider different titles Fitzgerald proposed and what themes they highlight.
- **Theme Discussion:** Continue exploring how the novel's themes are developed through symbols and character actions.
### Lesson 5
- **Critical Essay Analysis:** Read excerpts from a critical essay, identify the thesis, and analyze supporting arguments.
- **Legal Case:** In legal teams, students gather evidence and create a case to defend or indict a character, using logical, ethical, and emotional appeals.
## Learning Outcomes
- Develop a nuanced understanding of characters and themes in **The Great Gatsby**
- Gain insight into the historical and social context of the 1920s
- Enhance skills in literary analysis and argumentative writing
- Practice group collaboration and oral presentation skills
For Windows [*Please review compatibility/platform sections in 'What You Get']
Unit Plan: Exploring **The Great Gatsby** by F. Scott Fitzgerald
## Overview
This unit consists of five detailed lessons designed to enhance high school students' skills in analyzing, discussing, and writing about character, historical setting, symbolism, and themes in literary texts. Each lesson offers a mix of close reading, discussion, and hands-on activities to deepen students' understanding of **The Great Gatsby**.
## Lesson Breakdown
### Lesson 1: Analyzing Character Through Figurative Language
**Focus:**
- Descriptive language, tone, and dialogue to understand characters
- Primary-source documents to explore early 20th-century women's roles
**Activities:**
- Analyze images and descriptions of flappers and other characters
- Read and discuss an article about flappers, focusing on unfamiliar vocabulary
### Lesson 2: Historical Context and Its Influence
**Focus:**
- Exploring major social issues of the 1920s (Prohibition, the Jazz Age, etc.)
- Understanding the novel's historical setting through role-play
**Activities:**
- Role-playing activity where students adopt characters such as a gangster, WWI hero, or jazz musician
- Speculate on characters' reactions to Gatsby’s party (Chapter 3)
### Lesson 3: Understanding Symbolism
**Focus:**
- Function of context in determining symbolic meaning
- Analyzing specific symbols in the novel
**Activities:**
- Discuss symbols like Gatsby’s pink suit and the green light
- Interpret the novel’s original cover symbols and compare with textual symbols
### Lesson 4: Themes and Titles
**Focus:**
- Continuing the study of symbolism to understand themes
- Evaluating prospective titles Fitzgerald considered for the novel
**Activities:**
- Discuss how different aspects of the novel reinforce or challenge themes
- Analyze how different titles reflect various themes or attitudes about life
### Lesson 5: Argumentative Writing and Legal Case Analysis
**Focus:**
- Analyzing a critical essay on **The Great Gatsby**
- Developing and presenting a legal case based on the novel
**Activities:**
- Locate the thesis and supporting arguments in a critical essay
- Work in legal teams to gather evidence and create a case for or against a character
## Detailed Activities
### Lesson 1
- **Close Reading:** Students read and dissect descriptive language, tone, and dialogue to understand literary characters.
- **Primary Sources:** Examine drawings and photos of early 20th-century women to reflect on changing roles. Read and discuss an article about flappers, focusing on vocabulary.
### Lesson 2
- **Role-Playing:** Each student takes on a character (e.g., gangster, Prohibition activist) and speculates on their reaction to Gatsby’s party.
- **Writing Exercises:** Combine group work and individual writing to deepen understanding of historical context.
### Lesson 3
- **Symbol Analysis:** Discuss and write about key symbols like Gatsby’s pink suit and the green light.
- **Cover Interpretation:** Students interpret symbols from the novel’s cover and discuss how it confirms or questions textual symbolism.
### Lesson 4
- **Title Evaluation:** Consider different titles Fitzgerald proposed and what themes they highlight.
- **Theme Discussion:** Continue exploring how the novel's themes are developed through symbols and character actions.
### Lesson 5
- **Critical Essay Analysis:** Read excerpts from a critical essay, identify the thesis, and analyze supporting arguments.
- **Legal Case:** In legal teams, students gather evidence and create a case to defend or indict a character, using logical, ethical, and emotional appeals.
## Learning Outcomes
- Develop a nuanced understanding of characters and themes in **The Great Gatsby**
- Gain insight into the historical and social context of the 1920s
- Enhance skills in literary analysis and argumentative writing
- Practice group collaboration and oral presentation skills
For Windows [*Please review compatibility/platform sections in 'What You Get']
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This item is for the original media, and includes only the media (ie. CD, floppy ...) UNLESS specifically stated above and/or in the title. If more than just the media is included, it will state which items are (ie. box, manual, etc ). Items that come in a sleeve refer to a generic CD sleeve (typically white) and will be sent with shipping protection to avoid damage during transit. If available, we will also send the front and/or back CD inserts if in stock. If these are important to you, please message us to verify we have them available to send. Please do not assume items are included other than what's stated. Again, ask questions PRIOR to purchasing if you have any concerns.
IMAGES:
All images/pictures are stock photos and are for reference only, mainly to show the type of game you will be getting. Please read "WHAT YOU GET" for what is included with the media. Screenshots may vary based on your own computer system, video card, monitor, etc.
COMPATIBILITY:
Computers are like people, each one is different. Unlike console games, a computer game may install and work flawlessly on one system but may need adjustments on another. This is due to a variety of factors, mainly the OS platform running, video card you have, drivers, protection software installed, etc. Many times manufacturers release updates to games to fix bugs and add enhancements. We would be happy to help get the game going on your computer, but ultimately compatibility issues are the responsibility of the buyer. We suggest going to Google and searching for the name of the game along with the words "system requirements" to determine if your system is suitable. Ultimately, we are not responsible for software compatibility problems or publisher's errors.
PLATFORM:
Stated within the auction is what platform the game will work on (ie. Windows, Mac, Linux...) This is a generic statement and specific platform versions (ie. XP, Vista...) will have to be researched by the buyer. Games that came out PRIOR to XP or higher will not specifically state they will work on that release, but only because they came out before those versions were made. Many, if not most, will work on XP or higher with a few quick adjustments. We provide instructions with all items purchased on how to do this adjustment using the Program Compatibility Wizard. If we find out that an item will definately not work on a specific version, we will state it. For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program if the Program Compatibility Wizard does not work.
64-Bit Windows OS Systems:
For 64-bit Operating Systems, older games most likely will NOT work due to 64-bit systems not being able to run 16-bit programming code (most games prior to 2000). For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program.
Macintosh Systems:
For Macintosh programs, most older games will need to be run in Classic Environment if you have a MAC OS X 10.0 - 10.4 version. Please research Google on how to do this, or send us a message for information prior to purchasing. If your MAC OS system doesn't support Classic Environment (ie. MAC OS X 10.5 or Higher OR Intel Macs), you will have to try running it using the free program called SheepShaver, but compatibility is not ensured. Please research prior to purchasing or ask questions.
MEDIA FORMAT:
Please verify you have the required hardware in order to use the specified media (ie. CD, DVD, floppy drives, etc.) If the item comes as a floppy disc, make sure you have either the needed 3.5" floppy drive or the bigger and older 5.25" floppy drive.
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