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The literary work of F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby is a masterpiece that demands a comprehensive analysis of its essential character, Gatsby. Students will navigate an escape room within zoom to analyze Gatsby's character and Fitzgerald's usage of literary devices by commenting on the society and values prevalent in the American 1920s. The students will also examine social class, history, and memory as themes and their impact on the characters and our lives. The study of this literary work is a profound and significant academic endeavor that will offer a deeper understanding of the era's culture and the human experience.

This Unit will take place over the course of one week. The Escape Room Lesson will take approximately two or three days to complete.

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Blended learning, a pedagogical approach integrating face-to-face teaching with online elements, has garnered significant attention in educational research and practice. It allows learners to simultaneously master their coursework alongside the technology they use to learn it. Blended learning offers collaborative and engaging opportunities for K-12 and higher education, preparing learners for a digital future.

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Banger, C. (2023, August 1). The importance of blended learning in K-12 classrooms. D2L. https://www.d2l.com/blog/importance-blended-learning-k12-classrooms/

English language arts. Tennessee State Government - TN.gov. (n.d.). https://www.tn.gov/education/districts/academic-standards/english-language-arts-standards.html

Sabbott. (2013, August 29). Blended learning definition. The Glossary of Education Reform. https://www.edglossary.org/blended-learning/

TEDxTalks. (2014). blended learning and the future of education: Monique Markoff at TEDxIthacaCollege. YouTube. Retrieved October 22, 2023, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mb2d8E1dZjY.

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11-12.RL.KID.1 Analyze what a text says explicitly and draw inferences; support an interpretation of a text by citing and synthesizing relevant textual evidence from multiple sources.

Determine multiple themes or central ideas of a text or texts and analyze their development; provide a critical summary.

11-12.RL.KID.3 Analyze how an author’s choices regarding the development and interaction of characters, events, and ideas over the course of a text impact meaning.

11-12.RL.CS.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including words with multiple meanings and language that is stylistically poignant and engaging.

11-12.RL.CS.5 Analyze how an author’s choices concerning the structure of specific parts of a text contribute to its overall structure, meaning, and aesthetic impact.

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11-12.L.CSE.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking; consider complex and contested matters of usage and convention.

11-12.L.CSE.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing; when reading and writing, use knowledge of punctuation to enhance sentence style to support the content of the sentence; write and edit work so that it conforms to a style guide appropriate for the discipline and writing type.

11-12.L.KL.3 Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts, to make effective choices for meaning or style, and to comprehend more fully when reading or listening; consult references for guidance; and apply an understanding of syntax to the study of complex texts.

11-12.L.VAU.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on 11th-12th grade-level text by choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.

11-12.L.VAU.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings in grades 11-12 reading and content; interpret figures of speech in context and analyze their role in a text; analyze nuances in the meaning of words with similar denotations.

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Speaking and Listening Standards For This Unit

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Speaking and Listening Standards For This Unit

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11-12.SL.CC.1 Initiate and participate effectively with varied partners in a range of collaborative discussions on appropriate 11th - 12th grade topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing one’s own ideas clearly and persuasively.

11-12.SL.CC.2 Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse media formats in order to make informed decisions and solve problems; evaluate the credibility and accuracy of each source and note any discrepancies among the data.

11-12.SL.CC.3 Evaluate a speaker’s point of view, reasoning, and use of evidence and rhetoric; assess the stance, premises, links among ideas, word choice, points of emphasis, and tone used.

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11-12.W.TTP.1 Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning supported by relevant and sufficient evidence.

11-12.W.TTP.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to analyze, synthesize, and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection and organization of content.

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Students will be broken into small groups and placed in breakout rooms in Zoom.

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Students will have access to the following materials:

Escape Room Hints, Instructions, and Expectations

Guided and Essential Questions

A copy of the novel, close reading passages, and annotations

Task cards related to theme and character analysis

Multiple-choice questions

Secret quote

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1. Students will get two words related to the themes of memory and social class. Students will match each word with its definition or example. They will then discover which letter from the words will be used in the code words. The code words help to decode the Secret Quote, which is the ultimate exit of the escape room.

2. Students will match character descriptions of Gatsby from the novel with simplified character words. Matching each description to the correct word will give students more letters to decode the Secrete Quote.

3. When students answer the multiple-choice questions related to theme and Fitzgerald’s characterization of Gatsby, they will place the letter of the correct answer on the Answer Booklet in Google Docs. The correct answers will give students the final words to decode the Secret Quote and escape the room.

4. After decoding the Secret Quote, students will have successfully escaped the room. Students will be removed from the breakout room to continue to the next task.

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Once students successfully escape the room, they will then work independently in Schoology to construct a short summary related to the overall theme of the novel and Fitzgerald’s characterization of Gatsby. Students will also have the opportunity to comment and react to their classmates postings.

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Students can easily communicate their completion of the Secrete Quote with the instructor by submission of the Google Docs url into Schoology. Students will then be removed from the breakout rooms to construct the summary.