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High School Literature: The Great Gatsby Book Study Discussion
Lisa Taylor
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(446)
In this 4-week class, students will analyze and discuss this classic American novel.
Class experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Beginner Level
In this class, we will read through The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald independently and discuss the novel in our weekly meetings. Through facilitated discussions, students will learn to analyze the events happening in the book and discover their deeper meaning in order to fully understand the story. We will do this by discussing the literary elements used by the author to build the central idea(s) of the novel. Literary elements may include setting, characterization, figurative...
Character Analysis (optional)- students will learn how to analyze literary characters to gain a deeper understanding of their purpose and meaning to the story. Literary Elements- students will learn how to identify the use of various literary devices by an author and how they are used to enrich a story. Vocabulary Study- students will learn several new vocabulary words each week that are taken from the story.
I have a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and a Minor in English Literature from the University of California at San Diego. For the past 20 years I have been teaching children both as a homeschool teacher and in local co-op classes. I have also been teaching children online for the past 5 years on Outschool and as a private tutor. As we discuss sensitive topics and issues, we will analyze the historical context in which novels were written, the author's background and worldview, and the story's time period. Discussion is focused on what the characters believe, what the author intended, and what beliefs were central to the literary time period. Students' various ideas and opinions are always respected.
Homework Offered
Students will be assigned chapters to read independently every week in between sessions. They will be expected to come to class prepared to discuss the assigned chapters. One character analysis will be due at the end of class and graded for students who wish to receive a letter grade for the class.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Students who wish to receive a letter grade for this class should submit the assigned character analysis and project for the class. Letter Grade will be determined by the following: Class Participation- 25%- Ongoing Vocabulary- 25%- 5 words Weekly, shared during class Character Analysis- 50%-Grades Offered
Students who wish to receive a letter grade for this class should submit the assigned character analysis and project for the class. Letter Grade will be determined by the following: Class Participation- 25%- Ongoing Vocabulary- 25%- 5 words Weekly, shared during class Character analysis- 50%
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, any edition is fine. Students must have a copy of the book to read independently before each class.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
This book includes some mature content including alcohol use/abuse, domestic violence, and adultery/promiscuity. We will discuss this in an age-appropriate manner as it relates to the events of the novel.
Study questions are provided by the instructor weekly before class.
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(446)
Hello, I'm Teacher Lisa! I'm thrilled to have been teaching with Outschool for the past three years! I am a former homeschool mom of 18 years who graduated my last student from high school in 2020. I have also been teaching ESL online for the...
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$70
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
55 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-17
2-6 learners per class
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