The Great Gatsby Digital Escape Room Review Game Activity

The Great Gatsby Digital Escape Room

⚠️You must have cell phones, tablets, or laptops to play this game. Students should work together in small groups. This game requires students to access Google apps with a Google sign-in. Prior to purchase of this game, please make sure your school district does not block the following apps/websites: Google Apps (Sites, Forms, Docs); and Match the Memory.⚠️

A breakout box kit is not needed for this game.

Engage your students with this exciting digital escape room AFTER reading The Great Gatsby. This is a great review! Students will work in small groups to solve puzzles. This is a no prep activity--all you need to do is share a link to the game! You can share the link by posting it in your online classroom, by projecting it from your laptop, by writing it on the board, or by printing it out for students. Easy!

The game includes a self-checking Google Form, so you can step back and let students pace themselves. Once students escape, they will get a congratulations message they can show to you to let you know they've finished. For differentiation purposes, I've included a teacher guide with visuals and hints to help you coach struggling students.

This game should take average high school students about 40 minutes to play--you can adjust the time if needed.

Students will review basic information about the plot and will be asked to identify whether 25 different facts about the plot are true or false. They will complete 10 symbolism items, match 14 characters with their descriptions, and briefly review historical background information related to the 1920's. They will also work with a few other fun and challenging puzzles.

This escape room game incorporates a wide range of multimedia resources, including images, Google Docs, a Google Site, a Google Form, and other encrypted puzzles.

This is a fun, collaborative experience that will engage even your most reluctant of learners!