NAME: _________________________
The Great Gatsby
Research Circle Sign-up
As we continue reading The Great Gatsby you will be completing a group
research project over selected topics related to the topics and themes in TGG.
Below are the possible topics for your projects. Choose 3 of the topics that you
would like to do your project over. Rank these three 1 through 3 according to
your first, second, and third choice.
_____ Economics of the 20’s
_____ “The American Dream” Then
and Now – How has the idea changed
and what has affected it?
_____ Fashion and Trends of the
Roaring 20s
_____ Culture and History after WWI
_____ Prohibition and Its Effects
_____ Women of the 20s – Rights and
Feminism
_____ Science and Technology
Innovations of the 1920s
_____ Popular Entertainment of the
20s - Music, sports, movies, etc.
_____ Art, Architecture, Literature
_____ Crime in the 20s
Although I will do my best to make sure you get a topic that you really want, I
cannot guarantee you will get your first or second choice.
The Great Gatsby Research
Circles
Your group will be researching sources over your chosen topic. All of your sources should
support your topic in connection with the themes, symbols, plot, characters, setting, etc. of
the novel. Using these sources your group will be creating a Multi-Genre Project (MGP)
related to your topic. (MGP instructions to follow)
TOPIC: ____________________________________________________
GROUP MEMBERS: ____________________________________________________________
Each group will get their own project page on the Wikispace on which you may post findings,
notes, ideas, and where you may also discuss your project in the discussion board.
For your selected research topic your group will need to find:
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1 Credible articles - newspapers, journals, magazines, online database
2 Media sources – websites devoted to topic, videos, commercials, social media, etc.
1 creative/visual representations– art, photograph, comic, etc.
1 literary works related to the topic –poems, short stories, novels, books (TGG is one)
Use the table below to plan and distribute work among your group members.
ARTICLES
MEDIA SOURCES
CREATIVE/VISUAL
LITERARY WORK
The Great Gatsby
After you have found the 5 sources listed above, you will need to analyze the information in
each source. Using this information you will create a WORKS CITED PAGE in MLA Format
(Instructions to follow) that cites each source used for your project. Each member of your
group needs to turn in an individual WC Page. Your specific research questions need to be
listed here as well. (SEE EXAMPLE ATTACHED) All artifacts need to address these 4
questions. This will help both you and me understand where your focus is throughout your
project.
DUE: ___________________________________________
When you have completed the Works Cited Page, you are ready to begin your MULTIGENRE
PROJECT.
The Great Gatsby Multigenre Project
A multigenre project is a creative, nontraditional way to present information discovered
through research. For this project, your group will be creating 4 MULTIGENRE ARTIFACTS
that present the information you found in your research in relation to The Great Gatsby.
Each artifact should reflect the plot, themes, symbols, characters, setting of the novel while
relating to the topic of your research.
You need to choose any 4 genres to complete for your project and may distribute the work
however you choose, but ALL MEMBERS will be responsible for all parts of the project.
Attached is a list of possible genres, but you may have other ideas. Please run these by me!
Must have:
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4 Different Genres
At least 1 Written
At least 1 Creative
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At least 1 Media
YOU MAY HAVE (but are not
required) ONLY 1 BROUGHT ITEM
*YOU MAY ONLY HAVE 1 BROUGHT ITEM! ALL OTHER GENRES MUST BE ORIGINAL,
STUDENT CREATED!
This project is meant to be fun and creative, and allows for individuality and use of specific
areas of talent and interest. Please take advantage of this while conducting effective and
informative research.
GENRE/ARTIFACT
1.
2.
3.
4.
AREA OF
EMPHASIS/CONNECTION TO
TGG
Multigenre Artifact Ideas
Written
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Letter to the Editor
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Chart or Diagram with
Explanation and Analysis
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Journal Entries
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Obituary, Eulogy or Tribute
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Personal Letter
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News Program Story or
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Brochure or Newsletter
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Greeting Card
Announcement
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Time Line or Chain of Events
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Schedule/Things to Do List
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Map with Explanation and
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Tabloid Article
Survey
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Inner Monologue Representing
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Directions
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Ransom Note
Internal Conflicts
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Advice Column
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Classified or Personal Ads
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Personal Essay
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Dialogue of a Conversation
among Two or More People
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Autobiographical Essay
Letter or
Correspondence/Persuasive or
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Biographical Summary
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Critique of a Published Source
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Speech or Debate
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Historical Times Context Essay
Textbook Article
Science Article or
Report/Business Article or
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Restaurant Description and Menu
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Travel Brochure Description
Poster
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Diary or Journal
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Creative/Visual
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Invitation
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Greeting Card
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Advertisement
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Poetry
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Brochure
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Found Poem
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Cartoon
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Song Lyrics
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Book Jacket
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Short Scene from a Play with
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DVD or VHS Cover
Notes for Stage Directions
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CD Cover
Short Scene from a Movie with
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Scrapbook
Advocacy Letter
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Analysis
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Notes for Camera Shots
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Short Story
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Adventure Magazine Story
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Ghost Story
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Myth, Tall Tale, or Fairy Tale
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Talk Show Interview or Panel
Report
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Local News Report
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Wedding, Graduation or
Special Event Invitation
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Birth Certificate
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Local News Report
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Pop-Up book
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Review and Poster for a
Movie, Book, or TV Program
Comedy Routine or Parody
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Picture book
Board Game
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Comic Strip or Graphic Novel
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Power Point Presentation
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Podcast
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Informational Video
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Video Book Trailer
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Web Site
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Movie Trailer
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Social Media (i.e.; Facebook,
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Animoto
Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest,
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Stick Figure Animation – Pivot
Vine, Snapchat, etc)
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THE POSSIBILITIES ARE
excerpt
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Collage
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Billboard
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Picture w/ Paragraph
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Photo Gallery/Album
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Original Drawing, Painting, etc.
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Model
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Pattern
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Blueprint
Media
Meme
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Prezi
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Glogster
If you have any other ideas, run
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Soundtrack/Playlist
them by me first!
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Chat/Text Message Conversation
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Bad Lip reading (within context of
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Infomercial
ENDLESS!!!!
research or novel)
Magazine or TV Advertisement or
Blog
Project Checklist
Done as Group!
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________5 Sources
_______ 1 Articles
_______ 2 Media
_______ 1 Visual/Creative
_______ 1 literary work
________ Research Questions and Works Cited page
_______ Artifact 1
_______ Artifact 3
_______ Artifact 2
_______ Artifact 4
First Last
Talley
Eng III
3 May 2014
Project Title
Research Questions
1. Question 1
2. Question 2
3. Question 3
4. Question 4
Works Cited
"American Studies at St. Annes Belfield School." American Studies St Annes Belfield School RSS. N.p., n.d.
Web. 05 May 2014.
Fitzgerald, F. Scott, and Matthew J. Bruccoli. The Great Gatsby. New York, NY: Scribner, 1996. Print.
Fitzgerald, F. Scott. The Great Gatsby. New York: Scribner Paperback Fiction, 1995. Print.
"The Roaring Twenties." History.com. A&E Television Networks, n.d. Web. 03 May 2014.
The Great Gatsby Multigenre Research Project
Project Timeline
Make sure you look at requirements and project checklist to make sure you have all parts covered!
DATE
5/55/9
Monday
Answer
Questions 3-4–
Post last 2
sources to Wiki
Find 1 Visual
and 1 Literary
Tuesday
Finish Book
Discuss Works
Cited Page
Instructions
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
US HISTORY
EOC
WC PAGE
DUE
WC PAGE if in
class
PLAN
ARTIFACTS
PROJECTS
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MOVIE
MOVIE
MOVIE
Finals
Finals
Work on
Artifact #1
Read Ch. 7-8
5/125/16
WORK
5/195/23
Artifacts Due
ON
Presentations
(if needed)
Presentations
Finals Week
5/265/30
Senior Finals
Final Review
Finals