This The Great Gatsby novel unit includes everything you need to teach F. Scott Fitzgerald’s American classic. With over 200 pages of standards-based lessons, activities, worksheets, quizzes, tests, and projects, this comprehensive Great Gatsby resource is perfect for high school ELA. Classroom-tested by more than 1,600 teachers and rated 4.9/5 stars, it includes both printable and digital formats, freshly updated for Google Classroom and distance learning. SAVE 30% by purchasing the complete bundle.

Why Teachers Love This

• Over 200 pages of ready-to-use, standards-aligned resources
• Both printable and digital versions included for flexible teaching
• Covers historical context, symbolism, and literary analysis in depth
• Includes creative projects and writing prompts to deepen engagement
• Provides built-in assessments, rubrics, and teacher pacing tools
• Proven effectiveness — trusted by 1,300+ teachers with outstanding reviews

What’s Inside

• Pre-Reading & Context: articles on the Jazz Age, history of jazz, author study on F. Scott Fitzgerald, genre study on realistic fiction, anticipation/reflection guides
• Guides & Core Resources: Gatsby vocabulary activities, vocabulary/allusion lists, cost of living project, reading note-taking guides
• Literary Analysis Lessons: narration/point of view, characterization, setting, foreshadowing, symbolism, figurative language, tone, theme, colors as symbols
• Creative Writing Projects: practicing point of view, magazine interview, character journal, newspaper front page (with rubrics)
• Vocabulary Practice: Two Truths and a Lie game, Pinterest vocab activity, Roll the Die, word replacement worksheet
• Assessments & Teacher Tools: comprehension questions, reading quizzes, two final test versions (including all multiple-choice), answer keys, pacing guide

Teacher Feedback

"There is so much material here! Very thorough, with extra activities you can choose to include or leave out. Definitely recommend!" – Chastity S.

"This was more expensive than other Gatsby units, but worth the investment." – Surrytops

"One of the first resources my students really enjoyed. Questions were easy to understand and led to great discussion." – Janet M.

"Wonderful literature guide! Comprehensive, organized, and made pacing the unit easy. The students enjoyed the engaging activities and vocabulary." – Maori Montessori

"This is a great novel study - very thoroughly approaches all aspects of the Great Gatsby. Quote analysis, chapter analysis, symbolism, chapter quizzes, and everything has an answer key. Very well thought out and it makes teaching so easy!" - Teaching My Two

How to Use It

• As a complete novel study unit for whole-class instruction
• In literature circles or small groups for guided analysis
• For independent study or distance learning with digital resources
• To support essay writing and project-based assessments with built-in rubrics
• As assessment prep with comprehension checks, quizzes, and tests
• For substitute plans or emergency lessons with no additional prep

Why It Works

This Great Gatsby unit works because it blends historical context, literary analysis, and engaging projects into one cohesive package. Students connect deeply with Fitzgerald’s themes of wealth, love, and the American Dream, while practicing key ELA skills in vocabulary, writing, and critical analysis. Teachers save countless hours with pre-made lessons, assessments, and rubrics — making this one of the most trusted and effective ways to teach The Great Gatsby.