Product Overview
This bi-monthly handbook contains the following features:
- 4 Passages for copywork/dictation
- Lessons on grammar, punctuation, spelling, vocabulary, literary devices & literary analysis
- Slingshot Planner and Skills Tracker
- Weekly Reading Guide
- Beyond the Passage and Inside Scoop boxes
- Discussion Questions
- Family Book Club Party Ideas
- Guidelines explaining copywork & dictation practices
Note
People all over the world in any era are products of the society in which they live. They are susceptible to the norms and the hardships of their cultures, as are every one of us, for better or for worse. In choosing to include this novel in the Slingshot collection, we open the door to Big Juicy Conversations that contribute to the greater dialogue about mature themes of human experience—infidelity, sexism, violence, substance abuse, and socioeconomic differences. Through the storm, ultimately The Great Gatsby affirms the value of honesty and human decency. By using a book such as this as a teaching tool to foster understanding and growth, the intimate nature of language and history blend to provide a context in which to discuss these evolving ideologies. You, as the parent, can decide how far you want to step into the room of discourse with your teens as you explore these works. We encourage parents to read ahead in order to be prepared for deep conversations with your teens.
About the Book
The Great Gatsby
The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald's third book, stands as the supreme achievement of his career. This exemplary novel of the Jazz Age has been acclaimed by generations of readers. The story of the fabulously wealthy Jay Gatsby and his love for the beautiful Daisy Buchanan is an exquisitely crafted tale of America in the 1920s.
