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Season's Readings: Classic Novel Study of the Great Gatsby by Fitzgerald
Mr. Van, Certified Teacher
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Students will enjoy the romance of the Valentines Day season by studying this classic book by F. Scott Fitzgerald through analysis, discussion, nonfiction texts, and an optional essay.
Class experience
US Grade 7 - 9
Intermediate Level
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7th, 8th, and 9th grade students will enjoy the romance of the Valentines Day season by studying this classic book by F. Scott Fitzgerald through analysis, discussion and nonfiction texts
OVERVIEW
• This is a read-and-discuss course. Discussion revolves around analysis based on the chapters read. Content listed below “CONTENT”
• Students will read 3 chapters prior to class each class
•...• Students will strengthen their focus and reading-comprehension skills • Students will learn to critically think and pose questions during and after reading a text that help it become more engrossing, educational, and enriching • Students will learn how to structure their ideas verbally and communicate when posed with various ideas and perspectives • Students will learn to analyze nonfiction text and use it to inform a fictional texts
Bachelor's degree from Grace University Certification to Teach Secondary Students from the University of Nebraska at Omaha Endorsement in English/Language Arts from the University of Nebraska at Omaha ACE Educator Over 10 years of experience in various educational positions
Homework Offered
• Students will be asked to read 3 chapters per week • Depending on reading level, this should take 1 to 2 hours • There will also be occasional academic articles1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
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The Great Gatsby F. Scott Fitzgerald https://a.co/d/3AEiUkq
SEXUAL CONTENT • Extramarital affairs are referenced and important to the plot, though are never depicted • Sex is referenced though never explicitly VIOLENCE • A woman is hit by a car. She is described briefly but graphically • A man abuses his lover by punching her in the face. This is depicted as an immoral act by an antagonist RACISM SEXISM AND SOCIAL NEGATIVITIES • Sexism • Racism towards black characters • An antagonist mentions the titles of several white supremacy books he enjoys • Antisemitism (including usage of the word k*ke) (NOTE: racial slurs will NOT be read aloud and will be used as opportunities to identify the regressive nature of the setting of the book and characters) • Characters are irresponsible, shallow, and obsessive PROFANITY • The word k*ke is used • The word b*tch is used (to refer to a dog) DRUGS/ALCOHOL • Consumption of alcohol is depicted • Drunkenness is depicted throughout, usually bringing about negative behavior • Smoking cigarettes is depicted throughout
The Great Gatsby F. Scott Fitzgerald https://a.co/d/3AEiUkq
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Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(62)
Hello! My name is Paul Van Moorleghem or, more simply, Mr. Van! I realized that I loved to learn waaaaay too late in life. It was upon this realization that I decided to go back to school and get my certification to teach. Learning is...
Group Class
$85
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
55 min
Completed by 5 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-15
1-6 learners per class
