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Creative Post-Reading Projects for The Great Gatsby – 9 Versatile Tasks

Encourage your students to think beyond the text with this flexible set of nine creative post-reading projects for F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby. These engaging tasks offer a fresh way to explore the novel’s characters, themes, and historical context—perfect for end-of-unit assessments, group presentations, or independent extension work.

From scripting a podcast to designing an Instagram grid, these activities cater to different interests and abilities while fostering deeper interpretation and imaginative response.

What’s Included:
★ A choice of 9 creative tasks
★ Suitable for individual or group work
★ Ideal for KS4 or advanced KS3

Project Options:
★ Record a TikTok-style review of the novel
★ Write a podcast script discussing key events or characters
★ Compose a blog post exploring a theme or symbol
★ Curate a themed movie soundtrack
★ Script a 5-minute stage version of the story
★ Create visual character mood boards
★ Write a news article covering a major event in the novel
★ Design Instagram grids for key characters

Engaging, adaptable, and classroom-ready—this resource helps students reflect on Gatsby’s world while building confidence in analytical and creative skills.