The Great Gatsby

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/the-great-gatsby

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Who wrote The Great Gatsby?F. Scott Fitzgerald
2. What is the publication date?April 10, 1925
3. What is the primary setting?Fictional towns of West Egg and East Egg, Long Island, New York
4. What is The Great Gatsby about?The Great Gatsby is a story about a very rich man named Jay Gatsby who throws amazing parties, loves a woman named Daisy, and tries to chase his dream of happiness and success.
5. Why does Jay Gatsby throw big parties?Jay Gatsby throws big parties to show how rich he is and to try to win back Daisy, hoping that his wealth will bring them together again.

The Jazz Age: A historical period in the 1920s characterized by economic prosperity, cultural dynamism, and social upheaval in the United States.
The American Dream: The national ethos of the United States, suggesting that any individual can achieve success and upward mobility through hard work and determination.
Social Stratification: The division of society into hierarchical layers or strata based on factors like wealth, status, and power, exemplified by the 'old money' vs. 'new money' divide.
Materialism: A philosophy or way of life that emphasizes the importance of material possessions and physical comfort over spiritual or intellectual values.