The Great Gatsby Final Project
Honors American Lit/Comp
Due: Friday, Nov. 20, 2015
Directions: You will be submitting a project for the end of our unit on The Great Gatsby. However,
which project that is is entirely up to you! You must choose ONE of the projects on this list, or you
may propose another assignment to me and we can discuss it. ALL projects are due on November 20.
Option 1: Character Twitter Profile
Choose one character from the novel and create their twitter profile on a piece of standard size
poster board. To receive full credit, this twitter profile must include all necessary parts of a real
twitter profile: profile picture, cover photo, bio/location, follower/following count, and a minimum of
10 tweets (that fit twitter protocol: 140 characters or less!). The profile and tweets can be about events
in the novel or about life in general, but remember, they must reflect the character in the way that the
character would express him/herself. NOTE: You may not simply “tweet” direct quotes from the novel.
Get creative!
Option 2: Chapter Meme Summaries
Using a free online meme generator, create 1 meme for each chapter of the novel that summarizes
or explains a key detail of that chapter. If you choose this project, you must embed (copy+paste) the
memes into a Word document, label them by chapter, and write a brief summary explaining the
meme/situation (who the character being represented is, what situation it is referring to, etc.). You will
submit this Word document on the homework drive.
Option 3: Polyvore Closet
Using Polyvore, a free website that allows you to create picture boards of outfits and accessories,
create a “closet” for the characters of the novel. You may either create one closet for one character
OR create multiple outfits for multiple characters, but you must have a minimum of 10 outfits total.
You will take screenshots of these outfits and embed them into a Word document (be sure that you
label each character). You will also write a brief summary explaining how each outfit “fits” that
character with regards to time period, income/social status (new money vs. old money vs. no money),
and personality. This Word document will be submitted on the homework drive.
Option 4: Character’s Spotify Playlist
In a Word document, create a playlist that your chosen character would jam to in his/her free time.
You will need to include the song title, artist, and a copy of the lyrics, as well as a brief description of
why each song is relevant to that character’s experiences, mood after certain events in the novel, or
overall outlook on life. You will submit this on the homework drive.
Option 5: Character Bio Poems
You will choose two characters and create a biography poem for them following the guidelines on
the back of this paper. You are writing these poems from that character’s point of view, meaning you
are describing them as they would describe themselves. These poems will be typed and submitted on
the homework drive.
Bio Poem Details:
*Note: These directions say “Your” name, describe “Yourself,” etc. YOU are writing as though YOU are that
character!*
Line 1:
Your first name
Line 2:
Four words you would use to describe yourself
Line 3:
Begin your line with “Related to” and tell about 3 family members you are
related to and tell something special about each
Line 4:
Begin your line with “Who enjoys” and tell about 3 activities you enjoy
Line 5:
Begin your line with “Who feels” and explain 3 three emotions you feel and when you feel them
Line 6:
Begin your line with “Who needs” and explain 3 things you need in your life
Line 7:
Begin your line with “Who gives” and explain 3 things you give to others
Line 8:
Begin your line with “Who fears” and tell about 3 things you fear
Line 9:
Begin your line with “Who would like to see” and tell about 3 things you
would like to see in your lifetime
Line 10:
Begin your line with “Who dislikes” and tell about 3 things you do not like
Line 11:
Begin your line with “Who secretly has talents in” and list three talents others may not realize you have.
Line 12:
Begin your line with “Whom others think of as” and list 3 words people would use to describe you
Line 13:
Begin your line with “Who would like to be a resident of” and list 2 places
you would love to live in your lifetime
Line 14:
Your nickname
Line 15:
Your last name
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Christopher.
Jovial, Loyal, Even-tempered, Caring.
Related to my Grandfather who worked in intelligence during World War II, my Uncle who designs life-saving
equipment, and my distant relative who died on the Titanic.
Who enjoys playing basketball with my friends, reading short stories and novels, and studying motion pictures.
Who feels angry when hearing people insulting others, disappointed when talent lies dormant, and excited when
family arrives.
Who needs junk food to boost my spirits now and again, friends and family nearby, and literature to feel whole.
Who gives whatever I can to my students and friends, my best effort on all I do, and time to those in need.
Who fears growing older forgotten, heights, and losing family members.
Who would like to see the Kremlin, the Mexican pyramids, and schools fully funded.
Who dislikes seeing people fail to reach their potential, Strawberry Quick, and to be around people with poor
attitudes.
Who secretly has talents in composing poetry, reciting the old Big Mac song, and singing a couple karaoke songs.
Whom others think of as a deep-thinker, humorous, and dependable.
Who would like to be a resident of Australia or the Cayman Islands.
“Cash.”
Cloke