A reading of “Gatsby’s Green Light Beckons a New Set of Strivers,” a New York Times article by Sara Rimer, triggers a discussion of the American Dream and what it means to strive for something. Following the discussion, class members craft a reflective essay about their own “green light.” 

Concepts

the great gatsby, f. scott fitzgerald, reflective essays, reflective writing, the american dream

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Additional Tags

american dream, reflective essay, the great gatsby, f. scott fitzgerald, ccss.ela-literacy.w.11-12.2, english language arts

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Pros

• Links to articles, activities, discussion questions, assessments, vocabulary list, extension activities, and interdisciplinary connections are included

Cons

• An essay rubric is not included

Common Core

RI.11-12.1 W.11-12.1.a