Today, a Great American Novel turns a century old – The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. It’s a classic, and a favorite of high school English classes across the country. One teacher in Lafayette challenged his students to reimagine the novel in a provocative new way.  KQED’s Alexander Gonzalez explains. 

<p>Today, a Great American Novel turns a century old &ndash; The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. It&rsquo;s a classic, and a favorite of high school English classes across the country. One teacher in Lafayette challenged his students to reimagine the novel in a provocative new way.&nbsp; KQED&rsquo;s Alexander Gonzalez explains.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.</p>