Title:        F Scott Fitzgerald Biographical Information

Grade Level:    Grade Eleven

Subject:          English Language Arts, Social Studies

Learner Outcomes:    The student will research, analyze and evaluate the influences of historical, cultural, and biographical factors in shaping styles and voice of literary works

Duration of Lesson:    One fifty minute session for note taking and a Power Point presentation

Materials:        Pen, pencil, paper for note taking

Technology Tools/Courseware:     Computer, Power Point software, and data projector

Teacher Notes:   Teacher presents the information through the Power Point presentation, BioScreen: F Scott Fitzgerald, and discusses necessary points as needed

Procedures:    Before starting the novel The Great Gatsby present the information about the author F Scott Fitzgerald to the students.  To do this, use the Power Point presentation about Fitzgerald.  Allow enough time for the students to write the information down on their paper.  Discuss each item allowing the students to see, hear, and write the information for more reinforcement of the facts.

Modifications:    See Individual Education Plans for any modifications that may be necessary for individual students. For sight impaired students the text of the presentation  may be read aloud. For hearing impaired students the text of the presentation may be written out for them

Enrichment Activities:   A & E Channel has a video Biography: F Scott Fitzgerald. This video may be used to reinforce the biographical information on the author of The Great Gatsby

Evaluation/Assessment:    Within the unit plan for The Great Gatsby, there will be a quiz on relevant biographical information.

WV State Instructional Goals and Objectives
English Language Arts    11.4, 11.6, 11.15, 11.16
Social Studies       11.10, 11.24, 11.27, 11.55

National Standards

Job Career Cluster:        Fine Arts/Humanities

References:       Internet for A & E Channel
                           F Scott Fitzgerald web page at University of South Carolina
                           BioScreen:  F Scott Fitzgerald (Power Point presentation)
 
 
Lesson One
Lesson Two
Lesson Three
Lesson Four
Lesson Five

Authors:           Pam Fuller
                          Kathy Humphries
                          Nance Reeves
                          Capital High School