Students will determine how the historical context of the "Roaring Twenties" affects the story of The Great Gatsby by using the resources and links provided on this web page.
CCSS ELA RL.11.3 Analyze the impact of the author’s choices regarding how to develop and relate elements of a story or drama (e.g., where a story is set, how the action is ordered, how the characters/archetypes are introduced and developed)
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1) Click on all three links provided on this web page to learn more about the Roaring 20's and its impact on The Great Gatsby.
2) Don't forget to take the multiple choice quiz on the right-hand side.
3) Lastly, after you feel confident in the material, answer the "Essential Question" at the bottom of the page. The link will lead you to a Google Form where you will respond to a discussion question.
Watch the video to learn more about life in America during the 1920s.