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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2 Credible articles - newspapers, journals, magazines, online database
2 Media sources – websites devoted to topic, videos, commercials, social media, etc.
2 creative/visual representations– art, photograph, comic, etc.
1 other literary work related to the topic –poems, short stories, novels, books
Use the table below to plan and distribute work among your group members.
ARTICLES
MEDIA SOURCES
CREATIVE/VISUAL
LITERARY WORK
After you have found the 7 sources listed above, you will need to analyze the information in
each source. Using this information you will create an ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY (AB)
(Instructions to follow) that covers the important information presented in each source.
Each person responsible for each type of source will be responsible for their portion of the
AB.
DUE: ___________________________________________
When you have completed the ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY, you are ready to begin your
MULTIGENRE PROJECT.
The first part of your MGP is a title page and focus statement. This is a short paragraph that
will tell your reader where your research was focused and what you want your Artifacts to
demonstrate as a whole. This needs to accompany a title page with your group members’
names and your topic. (More specific examples/instructions to follow.)
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 8 MULTIGENRE ARTIFACTS
that presents 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.
Your group may choose any 8 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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8 Different Genres
At least 2 Written
At least 2 Creative
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At least 2 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!
I want this project to be fun and creative. This project 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
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AREA OF
EMPHASIS/CONNECTION TO
TGG
PERSON RESPONSIBLE
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
Notes for Camera Shots
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Wedding, Graduation or Special
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Short Story
Event Invitation
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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
Advocacy Letter
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Analysis
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Report
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Local News Report
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Birth Certificate
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Local News Report
 Pop-Up book
 Review and Poster for a Movie,
Book, or TV Program
Comedy Routine or Parody
 Board Game or Trivial Pursuit
Picture book
with Answers and Rules
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Comic Strip or Graphic Novel
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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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Magazine or TV Advertisement or 
Bad Lip reading (within context of
Infomercial
research or novel)
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Power Point Presentation
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Blog
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Informational Video
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Podcast
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Web Site
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Video Book Trailer
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Social Media (i.e.; Facebook,
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Movie Trailer
Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest,
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Animoto
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Stick Figure Animation – Pivot
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THE POSSIBILITIES ARE
Model
Vine, etc)
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Pattern
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Blueprint
Media
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Prezi
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Glogster
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Soundtrack/Playlist
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Chat/Text Message Conversation
ENDLESS!!!!
If you have any other ideas, run
them by me first!
Project Checklist
________7 Sources
_______ 2 Articles
_______ 2 Media
_______ 2 Visual/Creative
_______ 1 literary work
________ Annotated Bibliography
________ Title Page and Focus Statement
_______ Artifact 1
_______ Artifact 5
_______ Artifact 2
_______ Artifact 6
_______ Artifact 3
_______ Artifact 7
_______ Artifact 4
_______ Artifact 8