Description
This comprehensive novel study for The Great Gatsby is a complete six-week instructional unit designed to eliminate the stress of planning while delivering rigorous, engaging, and meaningful instruction. Ideal for middle and high school classrooms, this resource provides a cohesive structure that guides students through Fitzgerald’s iconic novel while strengthening reading comprehension, literary analysis, and critical thinking skills.
This Unit Plan Bundle includes a detailed teacher guide with an example unit schedule and pacing guide, making long-term planning clear and manageable. Lessons may be used individually, or teachers may implement the full bundle for a start-to-finish solution that supports a variety of instructional styles and classroom needs.
Students will explore the novel through a wide range of scaffolded and engaging activities, including
(1) Anticipation Guide and Questions
(2) Judge the Book by Its Cover Before Reading Activity
(3) Background Information on the 1920s, the American Dream, Roaring Twenties Culture, and F. Scott Fitzgerald
(4) F. Scott Fitzgerald Author Study: Collaborative Poster Project
(5) Would You Rather Pre-Reading Game
(6) Vocabulary for Every Chapter with Quizzes
(7) Reading Checks and Quizzes for All Nine Chapters
(8) Imagery and Descriptive Language Project
(9) Obituary for Jay Gatsby Project
(10) Character Analysis Posters and Characterization Activity
(11) Important Quotes Explanation and Analysis
(12) Reading Questions for Every Chapter
(13) TDA Essay Prompt and Rubric
(14) Symbols and Colors PowerPoint Lesson
(15) Digital Escape Room Reading Comprehension Game
(16) Study Guide and Final Test
(17) Movie Guide and Comparison Worksheet (Baz Luhrmann Film, 2013)
(18) One Pager Creative Project
This unit balances analytical writing, discussion, skill-based practice, and creative projects, allowing teachers to differentiate instruction while maintaining academic rigor. With a strong emphasis on theme, symbolism, characterization, and social commentary, this novel study supports meaningful classroom discussions and deeper literary understanding.