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The Great Gatsby SLIDESHOW: Over 40 Slides on Fitzgerald & the Roaring Twenties
By Rigorous Resources for High School English
NEW IN 2020: Rigorous! Engaging! Thought-provoking! This EDITABLE slideshow will kindle a fascination with Fitzgerald's novel before your students even crack the cover of The Great Gatsby. Open your unit on Fitzgerald's masterpiece with this powerful 41-slide PowerPoint SLIDESHOW presentation on the life of F. Scott Fitzgerald's and the culture of 1920s America called "The Road to Gatsby: A Slideshow on F. Scott Fitzgerald and the Roaring Twenties."
While this slideshow can be downloaded for free, it is meant to be accompanied by a 9-page LECTURE that you can preview and/or purchase for $1.99 by clicking HERE!!
Here's a quick glimpse into each of the four sections featured in the slideshow:
• Part I. The Artist as a Young Man: This section features photographs of Fitzgerald from his childhood in Minnesota, his college years at Princeton, his military training at Camp Sheridan, and his romantic courtship of Zelda Sayre in Montgomery, Alabama. Your students will be fascinated by the parallels between Fitzgerald's life and Jay Gatsby's upbringing, military training, and romantic life. After all, it is only because Gatsby is wearing his military uniform — which erases the signs of his class status — that he can get close to Daisy Faye! (13 slides)
• Part II. New York in the Artistic Imagination: This section features photographs and paintings of the rapidly changing skyline of New York in the 1920s. Photographs by Alfred Stiegliz reveal how 5-story brownstones were replaced by 50-story skyscrapers. Paintings by Georgia O'Keefe and Howard Thain reveal how the invention of electric lights imbued the cityscape with color and romantic allure. (7 slides)
• Part III. The Characters as Readers: This section will not only prepare students to catch the literary allusions in The Great Gatsby but will get students thinking about what the books that various characters are reading might reveal about their personalities. What does his interest in Horatio Alger's rags-to-riches novels reveal about the character of Jay Gatsby? What does his interest in Lothrop Stoddard's The Rising Tide of Color reveal about the racist and xenophobic views of Tom Buchanan? (7 slides)
• Part IV. Drafting The Great Gatsby: This section features photographs of the mansions and parties that Scott and Zelda attended on Long Island in 1923. It also features Fitzgerald's handwritten drafts of the first and last pages of his novel, a list of the six titles that Fitzgerald rejected (plus the title he actually preferred but requested after the book had gone to print), and the painting by Fancis Cugat that Fitzgerald selected for the cover of The Great Gatsby. (12 slides)
This slideshow will come to you in a 41-slide EDITABLE PowerPoint presentation which you can customize to the needs of your students! The 9-page EDITABLE lecture accompanying the slideshow can be previewed and/or purchased for $1.99 by clicking HERE. (Sellers are only able to upload one document per TeachShare product, so I've had to upload the lecture under a separate product listing. Apologies in advance for the inconvenience). As a bonus for purchasing the lecture, you'll also get a Spotify playlist of the songs that characters listen to in The Great Gatsby.
Thank you for choosing “Rigorous Resources”!!
Happy teaching!
Adam Jernigan, Ph.D.
Note: This slideshow and lecture also included in my Gatsby MEGA-Bundle. The bundle contains everything you'll need to deliver amazing and comprehensive lessons on Fitzgerald's novel: over 40 slides and over 240 pages of content-rich handouts and activities. If you've already purchased the bundle, you don't need to purchase this slideshow. Thanks!
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FREEBIE The Outsiders: PowerPoint & Note-Taking Sheets
By Homeschool with Big Easy Homeschooling Mom
Dive into the timeless world of S.E. Hinton’s The Outsiders with my engaging PowerPoint Presentation and Note-Taking Sheets! This FREEBIE is perfect for teachers and students alike, designed to complement your literature curriculum and enhance students’ understanding of the novel. The PowerPoint slides provide a comprehensive overview of key themes, character analysis, plot summaries, and important quotes, while the accompanying note-taking sheets encourage students to actively engage with the material, track their thoughts, and organize their insights. Whether used in the classroom or for remote learning, this resource makes studying The Outsiders interactive and enjoyable.
The Great Gatsby SLIDESHOW LECTURE | A 9-page Lecture to Accompany the Slideshow
By Rigorous Resources for High School English
This EDITABLE lecture was created to accopany a pre-reading slideshow on the life of F. Scott Fitzgerald and the culture of 1920s America. What you'll get is an 9-page lecture created to accompany a 41-slide PowerPoint presentation called "The Road to Gatsby: A Slideshow on F. Scott Fitzgerald and the Roaring Twenties."
Whether or not you choose to purchase the 9-page lecture, the actual SLIDESHOW can be downloaded for FREE by clicking HERE.
Here's a quick glimpse into each of the four sections featured in the slideshow:
• Part I. The Artist as a Young Man: This section features photographs of Fitzgerald from his childhood in Minnesota, his college years at Princeton, his military training at Camp Sheridan, and his romantic courtship of Zelda Sayre in Montgomery, Alabama. Your students will be fascinated by the parallels between Fitzgerald's life and Jay Gatsby's upbringing, military training, and romantic life. After all, it is only because Gatsby is wearing his military uniform — which erases the signs of his class status — that he can get close to Daisy Faye! (13 slides)
• Part II. New York in the Artistic Imagination: This section features photographs and paintings of the rapidly changing skyline of New York in the 1920s. Photographs by Alfred Stiegliz reveal how 5-story brownstones were replaced by 50-story skyscrapers. Paintings by Georgia O'Keefe and Howard Thain reveal how the invention of electric lights imbued the cityscape with color and romantic allure. (7 slides)
• Part III. The Characters as Readers: This section will not only prepare students to catch the literary allusions in The Great Gatsby but will get students thinking about what the books that various characters are reading might reveal about their personalities. What does his interest in Horatio Alger's rags-to-riches novels reveal about the character of Jay Gatsby? What does his interest in Lothrop Stoddard's The Rising Tide of Color reveal about the racist and xenophobic views of Tom Buchanan? (7 slides)
• Part IV. Drafting The Great Gatsby: This section features photographs of the mansions and parties that Scott and Zelda attended on Long Island in 1923. It also features Fitzgerald's handwritten drafts of the first and last pages of his novel, a list of the six titles that Fitzgerald rejected (plus the title he actually preferred but requested after the book had gone to print), and the painting by Fancis Cugat that Fitzgerald selected for the cover of The Great Gatsby. (12 slides)
This slideshow will come to you in a 41-slide EDITABLE PowerPoint presentation which you can customize to the needs of your students!
Again, this 9-page EDITABLE lecture can be purchased for $1.99. The lecture was created to accompany a 41-slide EDITABLE slideshow that can be downloaded for FREE by clicking HERE. (Sellers are only able to upload one document per TeachShare product, so I've had to upload the lecture under a separate product listing. Apologies in advance for the inconvenience). As a bonus for purchasing the lecture, you'll also get a Spotify playlist of the songs played at parties in The Great Gatsby.
Thank you for choosing “Rigorous Resources”!!
Happy teaching!
Adam Jernigan, Ph.D.
Note: The lecture and slideshow are also included in my Gatsby MEGA-Bundle. The bundle contains everything you'll need to deliver amazing and comprehensive lessons on Fitzgerald's novel: over 40 slides and over 240 pages of content-rich handouts and activities. If you've already purchased the bundle, you don't need to purchase the slideshow. Thanks!
Click to view the Gatsby MEGA-Bundle
Click to view my TeachShare store
Modern Poetry (Pt. 2): 20th Century
By Beth Hammett
Overview of 20th century poetry includes 17 slides. Includes poets, social concepts (lifestyles, fashions, entertainment), links to readings and visuals, resources, photos of fashions and poets. A complete overview for students that can be broken down by sub-divisions. Easy for students to follow and comprehend.
Modern Poetry: Beginning of Time through 19th Century
By Beth Hammett
Overview of poetry includes 21 slides and starts at the beginning of time then finishes with 19TH century (for 20th century see Origins of Poetry 20th Century PowerPoint). Includes poets, social concepts (lifestyles, fashions, entertainment), links to readings and visuals, resources, photos of fashions and poets. A complete overview for students that can be broken down by time periods using the contents slide. Easy for students to follow and comprehend.
APHRA BEHN'S "ON HER LOVING TWO EQUALLY" [Lesson Activities & Poem]
By Richard B Williams
This Aphra Behn "On Her Loving Two Equally" [Lesson Activities and Poem] resource provides students a chance to experience the conflict of love. In this product you will find the poem, 8 discussion questions/essay prompts, a sample LITERARY & ANALYSIS Chart, LESSON ACTIVITIES, Black & White Versions, quizzes, and a Biography. These poems allow students to read and analyze these poems of literary merit. 10th - 12th Graders will love this product. Check it out!
Summary:
Aphra Behn is a mystery to the academics. She was probably born around 1640? in Harbledown? in Kent, England—died April 16, 1689, London. She was an English dramatist, fiction writer, and poet who was the first Englishwoman known to earn her living by writing.
This 10th - 12th grade canonized poem allows students to understand life, their community, and the need to reflect.
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6. Talking About Love
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THE GREAT GATSBY [NOVEL PRESENTATIONS]
By Richard B Williams
This F. Scott Fitzgerald THE GREAT GATSBY [NOVEL PRESENTATIONS] resource provides 14 Slides, a major PROJECT and 2 worksheets, with black and white versions. Lessons on the duality of man, money, reputation, secrecy, and other topics are included. This product will make teaching students themes and characterization through Fitzgerald's phenomenal issues a lot more relatable and current. 11th - 12th Graders will love this piece through these activities. Check it out!
SUMMARY:
F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby is set in the Roaring Twenties, a time of prosperity and excess in America. The story is narrated by Nick Carraway, who moves to Long Island and rents a house in the wealthy neighborhood of West Egg. There, he becomes neighbors with the mysterious and wealthy Jay Gatsby.
As Nick becomes acquainted with his cousin Daisy Buchanan and her husband Tom, he learns of Gatsby's obsession with Daisy, who he had a romantic relationship with before the war. Gatsby throws extravagant parties in the hope of attracting Daisy's attention. Will these parties re-ignite the fire or will they prove dangerous in the end?
This 11th - 12th grade canonized work allows students to look at themselves, their world, and their life choices?
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Charlotte Bronte's JANE EYRE showcases a girl's journey to love and happiness through this bildungsroman. Jane moves from an orphaned 10 year old to an accomplished governess who gains the heart and love of the brooding, Byronic hero Edward Rochester. As she journey's through this novel she encounters several hardships and trials.
This 11th - 12th grade canonized work allows students to delve into the importance of what happens when you avoid judging others, and when you never give up and your persevere. Just what is hidden away in Rochester's attic?
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This 10th - 12th grade canonized work allows students to navigate urban Chicago through these characters and memorable story line.
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EVERYMAN [DRAMA PRESENTATIONS]
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SUMMARY:
God is angry that Man no longer respects and fears him as he should, so God sends Death to take Man on his final pilgrimage. When Death finds Everyman, he tries to weasel his way out of going on this journey. Everyman's excuses become the drama, but does Everyman learn in the end? Check it out!
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Marlowe, the second child and eldest son of John Marlowe, a Canterbury shoemaker, was probably born early in 1564—the date of his baptism is recorded as Feb. 26, 1564. He attended King’s School at Canterbury for two years (1579–81) before going on to Cambridge University, from which he graduated in 1584. His productive period as a playwright was only about ten years—he was killed on May 30, 1593, in Deptford in a quarrel over a tavern bill. In addition to writing, Marlowe also served in government—at least briefly. He seemingly worked as a spy for the queen’s secret service. He was occasionally involved with the police for various infractions, and he was considered quite unorthodox in his religious views.
This 10th - 12th grade canonized poem allows students to understand life, love, and happiness.
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