Monday, October 27, 2014

Gatsby Prior Knowledge

October 28, 2014

E.Q: What events inspired the Great Gatsby?
Obj: I can understand events that contributed to the Great Gatsby.
 
Starter:
What does this mean to you?

 Activity:

1A.  Presentations.

1B.  Defining the American Dream

What is the American Dream?
What does this look like for you?

Create a poster that portrays your American Dream.
You may do this on the big paper or using CheckThis.

2.  Building Background Knowledge

You will be divided into 5 different groups.
Each group will be in charge of researching a major contributing factor to the Great Gatsby.

The Jazz Age

Jazz Standards 
Trail Ends
Vintage Periods
Charleston

Prohibition
History
Smithsonian
DigitalHistory
Vintage Periods

The New Woman
Sophisticated Ladies
DigitalHistory
USHistory
Flappers

World War I
History
Topics

The American Dream
CNN
NY Times

You will present this information to the class.
Include facts about your topic.
A video that supports your topic.
 A few photos that represent your topic.

Closure:
What is your opinion on the American Dream?

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