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Students will collaboratively explore The Great Gatsby's themes and historical context through group discussions and guided annotation, defining the problem by questioning the authenticity of the American Dream.
Days 1 - 7
Immersive Gallery Walk
Launch 60m
Thematic Exploration Discussion
Activity 45m
Guided Annotation Workshop
Activity 45m
Thematic Analysis Planning
Activity 45m
Peer Feedback Roundtable
Deliverable 45m
Reflective Free Write
Activity 45m
Reflective Essay on the American Dream
Assessment
Thematic Analysis Group Presentation
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Imagine
Students will synthesize insights from The Great Gatsby and complementary texts to brainstorm and collaboratively develop innovative interpretations of the American Dream, demonstrating how historical context and character elements inform their ideas and preparing them for analysis in the next phase.
Days 7 - 13
45 min over capacity (350 min available across 7 days)
Vision Board Creation: The American Dream
Activity 60m
Collaborative Multimedia Project Planning
Activity 75m
Reflective Journaling: Personal Connections
Activity 45m
Creative Interpretation Portfolio Review
Deliverable 50m
Visual Presentation Design Workshop
Activity 60m
Rehearsal for Innovative American Dream Presentation
Deliverable 60m
Innovative American Dream Presentation
Assessment
Comparative Text Analysis Discussion
Activity 45m
Creative Interpretation Portfolio
Assessment
Plan
Students will use literary analysis and critical thinking skills developed in prior phases to collaboratively design a multimedia presentation that connects The Great Gatsby's themes to modern societal issues, formulate detailed plans for research, select appropriate digital tools, and outline individual roles and tasks for the project's successful creation and presentation.
Days 13 - 19
Thematic Connection Brainstorming
Launch 60m
Research Workshop
Activity 60m
Digital Tools Exploration
Activity 45m
Group Presentation Planning
Activity 60m
Peer Feedback Exchange
Deliverable 45m
Reflective Essay Drafting
Activity 60m
Digital Tools Application
Assessment
Individual Reflection Essay
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Multimedia Presentation
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Create
Students will create multimodal projects that synthesize their analysis of The Great Gatsby with personal insights, designing visuals, presentations, or digital products that reflect their understanding of themes and character development in light of the essential question, while incorporating SAT vocabulary and peer feedback to refine their prototypes over six days.
Days 19 - 24
60 min over capacity (300 min available across 6 days)
Interactive SAT Vocabulary Workshop
Activity 60m
Personal Insights Brainstorming Session
Activity 45m
Multimodal Project Peer Review
Deliverable 45m
Creative Expression Visual Workshop
Activity 60m
Character Development Analysis Discussion
Activity 45m
Reflection and Feedback Journaling
Deliverable 45m
Final Presentation Rehearsals
Deliverable 60m
Reflective Portfolio Submission
Assessment
Multimodal Project Presentation
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Test
Students will engage in critical analysis tests to assess the strength of their interpretations and arguments by revisiting key themes of The Great Gatsby, scrutinizing the context of complementary texts, and using peer feedback to refine their literary insights and evidence-based reasoning.
Days 25 - 30
30 min over capacity (300 min available across 6 days)
Contextual Research Workshop
Activity 60m
Engaging Theme Exploration
Launch 30m
Guided Literary Analysis Practice
Activity 50m
Peer Feedback Circle
Deliverable 40m
Creative Connections Workshop
Activity 50m
Revising Literary Insights
Activity 45m
Practice Presentations & Feedback
Deliverable 55m
Peer Feedback & Revision: Literature Review
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Literary Analysis Essay: Themes and Contexts
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Multimedia Presentation: Gatsby in Modern Context
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Improve
Students will evaluate their initial literary analyses, improve their argumentative essays by integrating peer feedback, enhance their digital presentations with refined insights, and deepen their personal reflections on the American Dream, connecting thematic critiques of The Great Gatsby to modern societal issues and personal experiences.
Days 31 - 36
30 min over capacity (300 min available across 6 days)
Peer Feedback Workshop
Deliverable 60m
Thematic Connections Discussion
Activity 45m
Multimedia Presentation Enhancement
Activity 60m
Portfolio Reflection Session
Activity 45m
Improved Argumentative Essay
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Argumentative Essay Revision Lab
Activity 60m
Mini-Exhibition Dry Run
Deliverable 60m
Reflective Analysis Portfolio
Assessment
Enhanced Multimedia Presentation
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Share
Students will present multimodal creative projects synthesizing literary analysis and personal insights from The Great Gatsby and related texts, participate in peer feedback sessions to refine their work, and engage in reflective discussions to consider their learning journey and articulate connections between the novel’s themes and contemporary issues, culminating in self-assessments and goal-setting reflections.
Days 37 - 42
105 min over capacity (300 min available across 6 days)
Gallery Walk of Multimodal Projects
Launch 60m
Peer Feedback Swap
Deliverable 45m
Contemporary Connections Brainstorm
Activity 45m
Multimodal Workshop
Activity 90m
Reflective Journal Writing
Activity 45m
Practice Presentation Session
Deliverable 60m
Guided Reflection Discussion
Activity 60m
Multimodal Creative Project Presentation
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Reflective Discussion and Self-Assessment
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