Connecting Gatsby's World to Your Life

Adam·

Literature

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Have students track in their evolving notebook moments where they can observe social dynamics present in their own lives. Specifically, ideas of how wealth impacts our thinking/experiences, what are the different kinds of wealth? (materialistic, familial, opportunity-based etc). Also, students will focus on relations of power and how that dynamic operates, and reflecting on their own positionality/lived experience to say how their observations may be effed. This will be in the first person, al...

This resource is an interactive notebook designed for students to explore and observe social dynamics related to wealth, power, and privilege in their own lives, paralleling the themes and characters in F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel *The Great Gatsby*. Students are encouraged to adopt a first-person perspective, documenting their observations over time and reflecting on their positionality. The notebook includes sections for observations, reflections, and connections to the novel, guiding students to analyze real-world power dynamics and synthesize their insights into a cohesive personal statement. By connecting their real-world observations with literary themes, they can gain a deeper understanding of social inequality and the complexities of their environment.