The Great Gatsby Unit

F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896-1940) The Library of Congress

Create a special unit around the art of F. Scott Fitzgerald by studying one of his finest works, The Great Gatsby. Listed below are projects, skill-building activities, and references for you to use in your instruction. You'll find journaling assignments, vocabulary lists, information about the 1920s, and many more materials for your students to enjoy.

Projects 1920's Written and Oral Report Ideas A list of ideas for written or oral reports concerning the 1920's. The Great Gatsby Journal Use the journal to help students focus on literary elements as they read, or in lieu of daily reading quizzes for The Great Gatsby. Gatsby Art A list of poster ideas that will help students picture the main ideas and symbols of The Great Gatsby. Skill Building The Great Gatsby Vocabulary A list of vocabulary words and their definitions, and matching vocabulary quizzes for each chapter of The Great Gatsby. The Great Gatsby Chapter Questions Questions for each chapter of The Great Gatsby. Gatsby Symbols A list of important symbols from The Great Gatsby. Literary Glossary The definitions of literary terms such as memoir, tragicomedy, comedy, and more can be found in this guide.

References Overview of the 1920s Use the overview of the key events, people, and places from 1920 to 1929 as an inspiration for projects and assignments. 1920's Timeline A timeline of the major events of the 1920's. The Tea Pot Dome Scandal An article outlining the Tea Pot Dome scandal. The Tale of Sacco and Vanzetti An article outlining the case of Sacco and Vanzetti. Timeline of U.S. Women's Rights Movement A timeline of the major events in the women's rights movement, from 1848 to the present. The Harlem Renaissance An article outlining the Harlem Renaissance and its major players. How to Write a Research Paper Follow step-by-step directions to write great research papers. You'll find articles on everything from establishing a topic to doing final revisions.