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Delve into the Roaring Twenties with The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Kandy Crosby-Hastings
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(165)
In this 6-week class, students will read, discuss, and write an essay about The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald.
Class experience
US Grade 8 - 11
In this six-week class, students will analyze and write an analytical essay about The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Students will be taught to analyze the characters, plot, and meaning of this classic novel of the Jazz Age. They will learn how this work reflects more than just the excess of the 1920s. It delves into class issues and the dark side of the American Dream. Prior to week one, students should read the first five chapters of The Great Gatsby. In class for week one, students...
Students will learn to analyze and write about the classic work The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald.
I have master's degrees in human services counseling, history, and professional writing. I have studied and analyzed classic literature for well over thirty years. I am passionate about analyzing classic works, their importance to the societies in which they were written, and their importance for us today.
Homework Offered
Students will be required to read portions of The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald or work on portions of their essay each week. This should take between one to three hours per week.2 - 4 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
I will provide a letter grade and assessment of each student's participation and essay.Grades Offered
Students will need their own copy of The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Students should also bring a pencil and paper to class. Students should also have access to a computer and a program such as Microsoft Word or Google Docs with which to complete their essay writing.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
The Great Gatsby involves sexual content, language some may deem inappropriate, smoking, alcohol use, and murder. One character is hit by a car and killed. Another is shot and killed. This may not be suitable for some learners. Parents should decide if this content is appropriate for their student(s).
Students will need access to The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. This book is in public domain.
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(165)
My name is Kandy Crosby-Hastings. I teach history, classic literature, and writing classes. I am a homeschool parent of two sons, who are now teenagers. We have homeschooled for thirteen years. I also have experience working in the public school...
Group Class
$60
for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
55 min
Completed by 8 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
1-6 learners per class
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