The Great Gatsby by F.Scott Fitzgerald Teaching Resources
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AQA English Literature (Specification B): Unit 1 - Aspects of Narrative
The Great Gatsby by F.Scott Fitzgerald
TES English
From TES English, free teaching resources, worksheets, activities and ‘Show Me’ videos on The Great Gatsby by F.Scott Fitzgerald. This resource pack has been specifically developed for AQA English Literature (Specification B): Unit 1 - Aspects of Narrative. However, it can be used and adapted across all of the awarding bodies for which the text is on the syllabus. It is designed to give teachers and students both an overview of the novel, its characters and themes, as well as more focused analysis of key passages. Furthermore, it should support students in approaching exam style questions with specific reference to the Assessment Objectives.
Teaching Context in The Great Gatsby
The Jazz Age & its impact on high society
Teaching Narrative in The Great Gatsby
Teaching Suggested activities in The Great Gatsby
Teaching Character in The Great Gatsby
Analysis of the key characters
Characters linked to ideas & themes
Teaching Themes in The Great Gatsby
The American Dream: it’s hope and failure
Teaching Form, Structure, Language and Style in The Great Gatsby
First person & issues of narration / narrative voice in the text
Influence of the Jazz Age on the language & structure of the novel
Teaching Exam Preparation & Revision in The Great Gatsby
Keeping Track - themes, symbols & motifs
Keeping Track - general revision
Teaching ‘Show Me’ Videos in The Great Gatsby
From SCC English a selection of ‘Show Me’ audio and video teaching resources. Close analysis of selected extracts from the text.
- A close analysis of Nick Carraway’s first description of Jay Gatsby’s house (video and audio).
- Close analysis of Nick Carraway’s first visit to Daisy and Tom Buchanan’s house on East Egg in The Great Gatsby.
- A close annotated analysis of the moment in The Great Gatsby when Nick Carraway describes the ‘Valley of Ashes’ for the first time.
- A close analysis (video and audio) of the scene in The Great Gatsby when Nick Carraway gets drunk in New York City, and Tom Buchanan breaks Myrtle Wilson’s nose.
- This key moment from The Great Gatsby comes from the start of Chapter 3, when Nick Carraway describes the extravagance of his neighbour’s parties.
Nick Carraway’s first meeting with Jay Gatsby
- This is a close analysis (video and audio) of the moment when Nick Carraway meets his mysterious neighbour Jay Gatsby for the first time.
- A close analysis of the moment in The Great Gatsby when Nick Carraway is present for the first meeting between Gatsby and Daisy at his house [video & audio]
Daisy and Tom at Gatsby’s party
- A close analysis of the moment in ‘The Great Gatsby’ when Tom and Daisy Buchanan go to their neighbour Gatsby’s extravagant party [audio and video]
- A close analysis by annotation of the moment in The Great Gatsby when Gatsby despairs about a possible reunion with Daisy Buchanan [audio and video].
- A video/audio annotation of the moment in The Great Gatsby when it becomes clear that Tom Buchanan has won Daisy for good.
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Amazing resource - thanks
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14 December, 2010
Ayeoman
Fantastic!! Much obliged.
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7:47
20 January, 2011
bgerard
Great -thanks! This will be useful for our students as they revise.
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7:23
12 April, 2011
vanessamcc
Brilliant resources
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24 April, 2011
elana
Superb!
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9:11
27 May, 2011
melverson
Brilliant. Extremely helpful
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4:16
30 June, 2011
jmullan
Fabulous resources - thank you so much!
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10:36
6 July, 2011
rossitron
great ideas and plans!
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11:08
17 July, 2011
dineshthapa
Amazing resources!! Thanks a lot
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8:52
2 September, 2012
silviacristina
Thank you so much for putting this together; saved me lots of time and the quality of what's offered is FANTASTIC!!
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5 September, 2012
wheest
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5 September, 2012
anneodwyer
...formidable...many thanks to all concerned
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10:50
20 September, 2012
jalandatojaafar
Very useful and much appreciated!
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29 October, 2012
carolj30
Very useful resources - thank you for sharing them. Good for showing students how to access detail in the text.
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12 March, 2013
hudson12
Fantastic resources - thank you so much for sharing!
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5 May, 2013
charley33
Thanks a lot for all these useful ressources.
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19:28
15 May, 2013
ANGIEBLANCHE
Great resources!!! The new film is going to be on next Friday so excellent for teachers working in Madrid
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20:14
15 May, 2013
silviacristina
I am so grateful for the work on these resources. Thank you very much.
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5:58
16 May, 2013
pusspuss2
Wow! Thank you so much for these resources! Excellent work!!
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16 May, 2013
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