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| Which subject | English |
| What topic | Great gatsby |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 11 |
| Class size | 20 |
| What curriculum | |
| Include full script | |
| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
| Show correct answers | |
| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 5 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
The Great Gatsby
Year/Grade 11
English
20 students
This lesson aligns with the national curriculum standards for high school English, focusing on literary analysis, interpretation, and critique.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (minutes) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 5 | Briefly discuss the significance of "The Great Gatsby" in American literature. Introduce the main themes. |
| 2 | Group Reading | 10 | Split the class into small groups. Each group reads a selected passage from the text focusing on themes of wealth. |
| 3 | Group Discussion | 5 | Groups discuss their passages and jot down key points about wealth and the American Dream on a shared worksheet. |
| 4 | Class Sharing | 5 | Groups share their insights with the class. Teacher facilitates discussion, prompting deeper analysis where needed. |
| 5 | Multimedia Reflection | 3 | Show a brief video clip related to "The Great Gatsby" and the American Dream. Discuss students' reactions. |
| 6 | Conclusion and Homework | 2 | Summarize key points from the discussion. Assign homework: write a reflective piece on the American Dream in the novel. Use sticky notes for exit tickets with one takeaway. |
Students will write a 1-2 page reflective essay on how the concept of the American Dream is represented in "The Great Gatsby" and submit it by the next class. Homework will be collected without student presentations to maintain a comfortable environment.