Process
Once you have been divided into the five groups, you'll start researching what the culture and lifestyle of people living in the 1920s was like. As we read through the novel, be looking for specific examples of your research for your character. These examples could range from clothing description, hobbies, attitudes, dialect or slang, etc. Be sure to especially note conversations, activities, attire, and behaviors that are drastically different than what we're used to in the 21st century. These will be very important parts of your Facebook profile pages as well as your brochures and PowerPoint presentations.
Group 1
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Group 2
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Group 3
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Group 4
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Group 5
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Jay
1. Using Fakebook, create a modernized version of how Jay Gatsby's Facebook Profile Page would look. Don't forget to at least add features including a profile picture, relationship(s) to other characters within the novel, 'About' info, friends, 3 status updates, and 3 wall posts from other characters in the novel. 2. When thinking about the lifestyle of Jay Gatsby, be sure to research the night life and party scene that was extremely popular in the 1920s. What were some of the reasons that nightlife was so popular during this era? Why was Gatsby such a prominent name and face within these scenes? These types of questions will be extremely beneficial in creating your brochure of the lifestyle and activities of Gatsby himself. Using Microsoft Publisher, create a brochure that aesthetically portrays the findings of your research. Remember to include the setting of the novel in your research and to present hobbies, activities, and possible events that Jay Gatsby would have been a part of. 3. Finally, when researching the style and clothing type that Jay Gatsby might have warn in the novel, think specifically about his social and economic status as well as the typical styles for young men in the 1920s. Also, if applicable, find direct quotations in the text that describe said clothing style. Once your research is complete, create a PowerPoint presentation offering textual and visual aids of at least 5 outfits Gatsby could have been seen wearing. |
Daisy
1. Using Fakebook, create a modernized version of how Daisy Buchanan's Facebook Profile Page would look. Don't forget to at least add features including a profile picture, relationship(s) to other characters within the novel, 'About' info, friends, 3 status updates, and 3 wall posts from other characters in the novel. 2. When thinking about the lifestyle of Daisy Buchanan, be sure to research the female socialites of the 1920s and the activities that a young woman married to a wealthy man would partake in. What does Daisy do during her free time? Does the issue of women's suffrage that was prominent in the 1920s affect her lifestyle in any way? How does her relationship with Tom and her relationship with Gatsby differ in the social settings in the novel? These types of higher level thinking questions will help you make connections between your research on women in the 1920s and the character of Daisy in the novel. Using Microsoft Publisher, create a brochure that aesthetically portrays the findings of your research. Remember to include the setting of the novel in your research and to present hobbies, activities, and possible events that Daisy Buchanan might have been a part of. 3. Finally, when researching the style and clothing type that Daisy might have warn in the novel, be sure to specifically note her and her husband's social and economic status as well as the typical style for young women in the 1920s. Also, if applicable, find direct quotations in the text that describe said clothing style. Once your research is complete, create a PowerPoint presentation offering textual and visual aids of at least 5 outfits Daisy could have been seen wearing. |
Nick
1. Using Fakebook, create a modernized version of how Nick Carraway's Facebook Profile Page would look. Don't forget to at least add features including a profile picture, relationship(s) to other characters within the novel, 'About' info, friends, 3 status updates, and 3 wall posts from other characters in the novel.
2. When thinking about the lifestyle of Nick Carraway, be sure to research areas outside of the east coast during the 1920s. Nick is originally from Minnesota and after having graduated from Yale, he moves to the Long Island area. Does Nick coming from a different region in the 1920s give him a different perspective on the lifestyle of the people that he's currently in company with? In what social settings does his friendship with Gatsby mostly grow? What would the lifestyle of a recently graduated young man be like having relocated to a new, rich area? Using Microsoft Publisher, create a brochure that aesthetically portrays the findings of your research. Remember to include the setting of the novel as well as Nick's previous settings in your research and to present hobbies, activities, and possible events that Nick Carraway would have been a part of. 3. Finally, when researching the style and clothing type that Nick might have warn in the novel, be sure to specifically note Nick's social and economic status as well as the typical style for young men in the 1920s. Also, if applicable, find direct quotations in the text that describe said clothing style. Once your research is complete, create a PowerPoint presentation offering textual and visual aids of at least 5 outfits Nick could have been seen wearing. |
Jordan
1. Using Fakebook, create a modernized version of how Jordan Baker's Facebook Profile Page would look. Don't forget to at least add features including a profile picture, relationship(s) to other characters within the novel, 'About' info, friends, 3 status updates, and 3 wall posts from other characters in the novel.
2. When thinking about the lifestyle of Jordan Baker, be sure to research the idea of the "new woman" in the 1920s and what the activities and hobbies of a female socialite might be. Does the issue of women's suffrage, a prominent issue during this era, have anything to do with the way that Jordan behaves and the lifestyle that she leads? How does her relationship with Nick shape her social standing in the nightlife scenes in the novel? These types of higher level thinking questions will help you make connections between your research on women in the 1920s and the character of Jordan in the novel. Using Microsoft Publisher, create a brochure that aesthetically portrays the findings of your research. Remember to include the setting of the novel in your research and to present hobbies, activities, and possible events that Jordan Baker might have been a part of. 3. Finally, when researching the style and clothing type that Jordan might have warn in the novel, be sure to specifically note Jordan's social and economic status as well as the typical style for young women in the 1920s. Pay particularly close attention to Jordan's occupation for additional clothing options. Also, if applicable, find direct quotations in the text that describe said clothing style. Once your research is complete, create a PowerPoint presentation offering textual and visual aids of at least 5 outfits Jordan could have been seen wearing. |
Tom
1. Using Fakebook, create a modernized version of how Tom Buchanan's Facebook Profile Page would look. Don't forget to at least add features including a profile picture, relationship(s) to other characters within the novel, 'About' info, friends, 3 status updates, and 3 wall posts from other characters in the novel.
2. When thinking about the lifestyle of Tom Buchanan, be sure to research the the activities and hobbies of the very wealthy, young socialites that were plentiful during this time period. Tom is an arrogant businessman who has more money that he knows what to do with. Do Tom's affairs effect how he acts or behaves during social settings? Does his lack of concern about money or responsibility reveal anything about him or other young men during the roaring 20s? These types of higher level thinking questions will help you make necessary connections between your research on men in the 1920s and the character of Tom in the novel. Using Microsoft Publisher, create a brochure that aesthetically portrays the findings of your research. Remember to include the setting of the novel in your research and to present hobbies, activities, and possible events that Tom Buchanan would have been a part of. 3. Finally, when researching the style and clothing type that Tom might have warn in the novel, be sure to specifically note Tom's social and economic status as well as the typical style for young men in the 1920s. Pay particularly close attention to Tom's arrogant and showy ways, as his wardrobe could have been fairly extravagant. Also, if applicable, find direct quotations in the text that describe said clothing style. Once your research is complete, create a PowerPoint presentation offering textual and visual aids of at least 5 outfits Tom could have been seen wearing. |