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“Anthem” Discussion Questions by Chapter — Socratic Seminar (Ayn Rand, High School ELA)

Anthem discussion questions by chapter for high school ELA. One set per chapter, each with several open-ended prompts and one or two excerpt analysis tasks. This resource was written with Socratic seminar in mind, but it could serve other functions (e.g., individual reading support). Cut and paste from the list… Read More »“Anthem” Discussion Questions by Chapter — Socratic Seminar (Ayn Rand, High School ELA)

“Anthem” Unit Test — 55 Questions PDF (Ayn Rand, High School ELA)

Free Anthem unit test (55 questions) for high school ELA. Comprehension and recall questions, literary analysis items, and short response prompts cover Ayn Rand’s novella from start to finish. Print the sample test as shown or cut and paste individual questions from the list. Anthem Unit Test options: FREE: Use… Read More »“Anthem” Unit Test — 55 Questions PDF (Ayn Rand, High School ELA)

Students engaging in a lively book discussion in a school library.

“Anthem” Anticipation Guide — PDF Worksheet (Ayn Rand, High School ELA)

Free Anthem anticipation guide for high school ELA with ten statements on individuality, freedom, government, and society. Anticipation guides work because students enjoy sharing their own opinions before they consider those of the author; the goal is to share those opinions while instilling intellectual reasons to read. Print the PDF… Read More »“Anthem” Anticipation Guide — PDF Worksheet (Ayn Rand, High School ELA)

“The Great Gatsby” Writing Prompts & Essay Topics (High School ELA)

Forty writing prompts for teaching The Great Gatsby in high school ELA — organized by chapter for quick in-class writing activities, plus seven extended essay prompts and topics for longer assignments. Prompts cover characterization, theme, symbolism, point of view, the American Dream, and personal connection. Before Reading The Great Gatsby… Read More »“The Great Gatsby” Writing Prompts & Essay Topics (High School ELA)

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“The Great Gatsby” Activities & Worksheets — 10 Classroom Ideas (High School ELA)

10 The Great Gatsby classroom activities and worksheets for high school ELA covering pre-reading, while-reading, and after-reading tasks. Activities get students discussing, analyzing, debating, creating, and performing. PDFs for several activities are available as free downloads below. Contents: The Great Gatsby Activities: Before Reading Primary Source Gallery: The Roaring Twenties… Read More »“The Great Gatsby” Activities & Worksheets — 10 Classroom Ideas (High School ELA)

“The Great Gatsby” Unit Plan — 23 Lessons & Materials (High School ELA)

Twenty-three lesson plans for teaching The Great Gatsby in high school ELA — from pre-reading through the final project. Lessons address characterization, historical context, Modernism, symbolism, theme development, point of view, and style. Browse the unit overview below or download the complete resource with all instructional materials. Overview: The Great… Read More »“The Great Gatsby” Unit Plan — 23 Lessons & Materials (High School ELA)

Students discussing themes from The Great Gatsby in a classroom setting.

“The Great Gatsby” Project Ideas — 14 Final Assignment Options (High School)

Fourteen Great Gatsby final project ideas for high school ELA — from creative writing and art to research, debate, and film analysis. Browse the full list below and select the options that best fit your students and instructional goals. Overview: The Great Gatsby Projects The Geography of Desire (map project)… Read More »“The Great Gatsby” Project Ideas — 14 Final Assignment Options (High School)

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10 Pre-reading Activities for “The Great Gatsby” (PDF, High School ELA)

How do you introduce The Great Gatsby to students? Here are ten pre-reading activities for teaching The Great Gatsby in high school ELA. Overview: The Great Gatsby Pre-reading Activities 1. Introductory Slideshow 2. Anticipation Guide 3. Primary Source Gallery: The Roaring Twenties 4. Symbolism Refresher Activity 5. Unreliable Narrators (and How to… Read More »10 Pre-reading Activities for “The Great Gatsby” (PDF, High School ELA)

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“The Great Gatsby” Questions by Chapter (high school, ELA)

The Great Gatsby comprehension questions and chapter quizzes for high school ELA. Choose from two formats: four reading quizzes that divide the novel into manageable sections, or chapter-by-chapter questions covering all nine chapters. Print the PDFs as shown or cut and paste individual questions from the list. Comprehension Questions: Discussion… Read More »“The Great Gatsby” Questions by Chapter (high school, ELA)

Comprehensive PDF test on The Great Gatsby for classroom assessment.

“The Great Gatsby” Unit Test — 67 Questions (High School)

The Great Gatsby unit test includes 67 questions covering comprehension, literary analysis, and short answer. Designed for high school ELA, the test can be used as shown or trimmed to multiple choice only by omitting the final section. Print the free test as shown or cut and paste individual questions… Read More »“The Great Gatsby” Unit Test — 67 Questions (High School)

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Introduction PowerPoint for THE GREAT GATSBY

Give students a helpful preview and prepare them for the key ideas and elements. The Great Gatsby Introduction PowerPoint contains 35 slides introducing setting, characters, historical context, theme subjects, and Fitzgerald’s style. Presentation options: FREE: Use the PDF version (all 35 slides). FREE: Copy slide content from the list below. PURCHASE:… Read More »Introduction PowerPoint for THE GREAT GATSBY

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“The Great Gatsby” Discussion Questions by Chapter — Socratic Seminar (PDF, High School)

The Great Gatsby Discussion Question (Chapters 1-9) Nine sets of discussion questions for The Great Gatsby (one per chapter) each with 8 open-ended prompts and 2 key excerpts for close reading. Designed for high school ELA, Socratic seminar, and small-group discussion. Print the PDF or cut and paste individual prompts… Read More »“The Great Gatsby” Discussion Questions by Chapter — Socratic Seminar (PDF, High School)

Anticipation Guide for THE GREAT GATSBY

This free Great Gatsby anticipation guide prepares high school students for Fitzgerald’s major themes before they open the book. Ten agree/disagree/qualify statements on topics including wealth, identity, obsession, and the American Dream. Print the PDF as shown or cut and paste individual prompts from the list below. Options: Related Post:… Read More »Anticipation Guide for THE GREAT GATSBY

THE GREAT GATSBY Viewing Questions (2013 movie, Baz Luhrmann)

Here are 23 questions and one writing task for students viewing the 2013 movie adaptation of The Great Gatsby. The viewing guide assumes that students have read the novel and are prepared to make analytical comparisons. Print the PDF as shown or modify to suit your needs. Viewing guide options:… Read More »THE GREAT GATSBY Viewing Questions (2013 movie, Baz Luhrmann)

BRAVE NEW WORLD Test: Final Exam with Multiple Choice, Short Answer, and Essay

This Brave New World Test covers the full novel across four sections: 20 comprehension questions, 25 literary knowledge and analysis questions, 3 short answer prompts, and one extended response essay. Print the sample test as shown, cut and paste individual questions for practice quizzes, or purchase the Brave New World… Read More »BRAVE NEW WORLD Test: Final Exam with Multiple Choice, Short Answer, and Essay

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