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=Unit Cover Page=


 * Unit Title: Grade Level(s):** The Great Gatsby: 9-Diploma
 * Subject/Topic Area(s):** English Language Arts: Literature
 * Key Words:** The Great Gatsby, Theme, Symbolism, Narrator, Point of View
 * Designed by: Time Frame:** Tiara LaPierre: 3 weeks
 * School District: School:**


 * =Brief Summary of Unit= ||
 * Welcome to English Class! This unit will explore The Great Gatsby and it's time period of influence, the Roaring Twenties. We will focus on such literary devices as Theme, Symbolism, Point of View and Imagery in order to explore the deeper meanings in Fitzgerald's work. Students will be asked to reflect on their own idea of the American Dream in contrast with Fitzgerald's representation, as well as identify biased perspectives within their own lives in order to understand the dubious nature of The Great Gatsby's narrative structure. Human beings are frequently prisoners of their own limited perspectives and the perspectives of others in their families, communities and cultures. It is important to learn the difference between truth and opinion and the Great Gatsby is an excellent catalyst for that form of thinking. It is also important to recognize that symbols uncover meanings that give cultural relevance and open different windows of learning and perspective that is important in developing world view. Throughout the unit we will complete creative multi-media projects that will reflect our ever developing ideas regarding these important topics and deepen our understanding of major themes in The Great Gatsby. ||