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Are you thinking about incorporating a film version of F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic novel in a study of The Great Gatsby? Check out a guide loaded with suggestions for how to supplement a reading of the novel with scenes from three film versions. Also included in the guide are possible discussion questions, writing assignments, and projects.
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Concepts
Instructional Ideas
- Ask class members to draw a map of The Valley of Ashes, post the maps about the room, and have readers compare the various versions
- Read aloud a scene from the novel, then show several versions of the same scene, and have class members critique each version
Classroom Considerations
- Instructors will need to buy or rent the various movie versions of the novel
Pros
- Includes commentary on the benefits and possible problems of using film scenes
- The essay prompt comes with a rubric
Cons
- None