The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald’s 1925 Jazz Age novel about the impossibility of recapturing the past, was initially a failure. Today, the story of Gatsby’s doomed love for the unattainable Daisy is considered a defining novel of the 20th century. Check out sample lesson plans for The Great Gatsby below.
Students will use this worksheet to practice close reading, focusing on a challenging portion of The Crucible. They will write a summary and then analyze how this portion affects the play as a whole.
Students will use this worksheet to explore the numerous themes in The Crucible. They will work in groups to take notes on a chosen theme and then use their notes to develop a multimedia presentation summarizing their findings.
Reverend Hale and Deputy Governor Danforth are two pivotal characters who influence the witch trials. Students will use this worksheet to analyze and understand the motivation, approach, thinking, and conclusions each character has about the trials.
Students will use this worksheet to assess Miller's choice to omit Act Two, Scene II, from his play. They will summarize the scene, build an agument about it, and have a class debate.
Students will use this worksheet to analyze how characters are linked by their desires, goals, and motivations in The Crucible.