The Great Gatsby: High School Book Club
Class experience
US Grade 9 - 12
In this once weekly novel study, students will examine The Great Gatsby through the lens of vocabulary, literary devices, and thematic ideas such as the American dream, industrial revolution, feminism in the 1920s, and historical events. Students will be expected to read the novel outside of class and come to class prepared to discuss and participate in quizzes, games, and projects. Novel study will focus largely on characterization, setting, and symbols as a vehicle for Fitzgerald's...
Students learn how to read a high school level book and expand their reading comprehension skills. They will increase their understanding of literary devices, and strengthen their analytical skills. They will focus on finding text-connections, improving their ability to discuss a novel, and creating a visual representations of classic literature.
-To teach a high school level course, I have the expertise of teaching English Language Arts in a public high school in the United States for 15 years -I have taught this particular novel to more than 200 students to date -I am AP Lit and AP Lang certified through the state of Georgia -I have won Teacher of the Year multiple times -I am currently certified with the National Council for Teachers of English -I am currently certified to teach English Language Arts Level T-7 (Highly Qualified) under the Georgia Professional Standards Commission from 2007 - 2022; certification to be renewed 2026 -I have a BS in English Education from Kennesaw State University -I have taught this material through Fulton County Schools in Georgia, United States for ten years to students in high school
the only thing learners need is the novel, and a way to take and present notes (digital or otherwise) students will need to have a way to access kahoot and quizlet during class (either split screen or separate device)
Please review the Common Sense Media page for The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald at https://www.commonsensemedia.org/book-reviews/the-great-gatsby. Teacher has 15 years experience guiding learners through this novel.
The Great Gatsby (free online pdf can be found here: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64317 )
Hi! My name is Jordan Kohanim. :-) I have been teaching high school English Language Arts for 15 years in the United States. I am a member of the Review Board for the National Council for Teachers of English (NCTE). I also am a nationally...
Group Class
$19
weekly or $145 for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
50 min
Completed by 6 learners
Live video meetings
Ages 13-18
4-12 learners per class
Financial Assistance
Outschool International
Tutoring
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