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The Great Gatsby

Web quest
- Please complete the web quest in MLA, in complete sentences - Do not copy and paste. Please use your own words to answer all questions. - Save as your last name and GG WQ (Smith GG WQ.docx) - Email me if you have any trouble opening a link.

[|The Great Gatsby Web Quest]

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[|John Green's Crash Course on the 1920's]

Background information on Great Gatsby and F. Scott Fitzgerald


[|Full text to The Great Gatsby] in case you ever forget your book.

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 * Videos**


 * Vlogging Instructions **

In a vlog (video blog) you are to respond to one of the questions asked. You should candidly respond in a 45 second to 1 minute and 30 second video that will be sent to me. A few tips when vlogging.

- Decide if you want to have a script in front of you or speak impromptu

- Plan your video session wisely. Look at the prompts ahead of time, then film. Maybe make an outline of your talking points.

- Don’t worry about being awkward

- Use eye contact/connect

- Use headsets or record some place quiet. Avoid background noise.

- Be aware of your background.

- Be aware of lighting

- You can be playful! Try jump cuts, black and white, comment bubbles etc.

- This is a real conversation. Put yourself into it. Feel free to ask me a question in it.

- Do take this assignment as a grade. Yes, we can be playful, but I expect some thoughtful and analytical dialogue.

Here are some questions to get you started for your Vlog 1. This is not a finite list. You may answer other prompts. Please do not try to answer all of these questions; take one question and answer it thoroughly with critical thinking, support and analysis.

- Do you have a favorite character? Who, why? What exactly about that character stand out? Use the text to support your answer.

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">- Do you find the characters likeable or repulsive? Why or why not? Do some characters have redeeming qualities? Like who? What quality? Why? Use the text to support your answer.

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">- What are your thoughts on Gatsby’s use of wealth to try and impress others? Is it a poor reflection on him that he tries to impress others with it? Or is it more of a reflection on those who are impressed with it? Discuss and support with the text.

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">- Does the fact that this narration comes from Nick change your opinion of the events? Since this whole narration and story is coming from his perspective, do you think that he is a biased narrator? Use the text to support your answer.

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">- Was there any point in the reading that you had to go back and re read because you had a ‘What just happened?!’ moment? When? Why? What were your thoughts about it. Use the text to quote the section.

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">- Create a question of your own. As always, use the text to support your question/answer.


 * Vlog 2 questions **


 * *Please note-I don't want to give much away about the end, so there are more questions/prompts besides these that you can respond to. **

==== - Do you fault Daisy for not waiting during the war for Gatsby to return? Why or why not? Does Gatsby have a ‘right’ to pursue Daisy upon his return, especially once he learns that she is married to someone else? Is Gatsby a romantic or someone who didn’t get the hint? Does Daisy lead him on in their chapter 5 meeting? Use the text to support your answer. ==== ==== - Gatsby has built up this ideal image of Daisy in his memory/mind. Do you think she was ever that perfect to him in reality? Or did time and distance alter his memory? Use the text to support your answer. ==== ==== - What are your reactions to the book? Support your response with the text. ==== ==== - Is Gatsby a hero or a villain? Why? What qualities support your answer? Support your answers with the text. ==== ==== - What do you think happens to Tom and Daisy? Why? Support your response with the text. ==== ==== - Based on reading this novel, is the American Dream attainable? Why or why not? Use the text. ==== ==== - What is Nick's impression of Gatsby and do you think it's a good impression? Why or why not? Use the text. ==== ==== - Come up with a question or prompt on your own (there is A LOT that I don't cover here) and use the text to support your answer. ====


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 * Answer the study guide questions below in one document and save in your Notes folder.**

=** Chapter 1 **=
 * 1) Describe the narrator. What was his family background like?
 * 2) Why did he come to the east?
 * 3) Whom did he meet in the first chapter?
 * 4) Describe Tom’s newfound philosophy based upon the book he reads.
 * 5) What two things does Daisy tell the narrator on the porch?
 * 6) What does Jordan do for a living?
 * 7) What happens at the very end of chapter 1?

=** Chapter 2 **= =** Chapter 3 **=
 * 1) Who is Dr T.J. Eckleburg?
 * 2) Where does Tom Bring Nick?
 * 3) What is “The Valley of Ashes?” How did it become this way?
 * 4) Describe the Wilsons.
 * 5) Describe the party in this chapter. (People, conversations, etc.)
 * 6) What do Tom and Myrtle argue about?
 * 1) Describe Gatsby’s party.
 * 2) How did most people end up there?
 * 3) With whom did Jordan attend the party?
 * 4) Who was sitting in the library? Describe that encounter.
 * 5) What were some of the rumors circulating about Gatsby?
 * 6) How did we meet Gatsby?
 * 7) How many dinners were served? What does this tell you?
 * 8) Describe Gatsby’s actions during the party.
 * 9) What did Gatsby invite Nick to do?
 * 10) How did the party end?
 * 11) How did Nick describe himself at the end of the chapter?
 * 12) What did Nick decide that he had to do at the end of the chapter? Why?

Chapter 4
=** Chapter 5 **= =** Chapter 6 **= =** Chapter 7 **=
 * 1) 1. What was the name of the “boarder” at Gatsby’s?
 * 2) 2. Describe Gatsby’s car. What does it tell you about Gatsby?
 * 3) 3. What does Gatsby ask Nick that makes him uncomfortable on their way to N.Y.?
 * 4) 4. What were some things Gatsby told Nick about his life?
 * 5) 5. With whom did the two eat lunch?
 * 6) 6. What was his claim to fame?
 * 7) 7. What did Jordan tell Nick in the flashback in this chapter?
 * 1) 1. What hadn’t Gatsby used all summer?
 * 2) 2. What did Gatsby want Nick to do in this chapter? What was Nick’s reaction?
 * 3) 3. What happened when Gatsby and Daisy met in this chapter?
 * 4) 4. Describe Gatsby’s actions before Daisy arrived and after they met? Why were they different?
 * 5) 5. What did Gatsby ask Daisy to look at? Why?
 * 6) 6. What was her reaction? What does this tell you about her?
 * 7) 7. What did Gatsby show Daisy once they were at his home?
 * 1) 1. Who was at Gatsby’s door at the beginning of the chapter? Why?
 * 2) 2. Describe Gatsby’s real life story.
 * 3) 3. What is his real name?
 * 4) 4. Who gave Gatsby his start?
 * 5) 5. What did Gatsby do for him? (jobs)
 * 6) 6. Describe the way Tom acted at Gatsby’s home.
 * 7) 7. What does Tom vow to do in this chapter? Why?
 * 8) 8. Describe the party and Tom’s reaction.
 * 1) 1. What caused Gatsby’s parties to stop?
 * 2) 2. Why did he fire all of his servants?
 * 3) 3. Where did Gatsby & Nick go to lunch in order to confront Tom?
 * 4) 4. Where did everyone decide to go?
 * 5) 5. Describe the driving arrangements.
 * 6) 6. What did Wilson tell Tom when he got gas for Gatsby’s car?
 * 7) 7. What did Gatsby tell Tom? How did he react? How did Daisy react?
 * 8) 8. What happened on the way home from town?
 * 9) 9. Describe the way Tom and Daisy acted at home.
 * 10) 10. What was Gatsby doing at the end of this chapter? Why?

Chapter 8

 * 1) 1. What did Gatsby tell Nick in the flashback portion of this chapter?
 * 2) 2. How did Tom and Daisy meet?
 * 3) 3. What does Gatsby’s gardener want to do? What was Gatsby’s reaction?
 * 4) 4. Describe the conversation between Nick and Jordan Baker.
 * 5) 5. What was happening at Wilson’s garage that day?
 * 6) 6. Who did Wilson blame for killing Myrtle? How and Why?
 * 7) 7. What happened at Gatsby’s house that day? Who do you feel is ultimately responsible?

=** Chapter 9 **=
 * 1) 1. How did Tom & Myrtle’s affair get covered up in the investigation?
 * 2) 2. Who did Nick call first? What was the result?
 * 3) 3. What was Wolfsheim’s response to Nick’s call?
 * 4) 4. What new character do we meet in this chapter?
 * 5) 5. What did he show Nick?
 * 6) 6. Who showed up at Gatsby’s funeral to Nick’s surprise?
 * 7) 7. Describe Nick’s conversation with Jordan Baker.
 * 8) 8. How did Nick treat Tom later in N.Y.C.?

**Notes** **[|Literary techniques]** **[|Themes]** **Final Project** Retell one chapter from The Great Gatsby from the perspective of a different character. We only 'see' from Nick's perspective of what happens in that fateful summer of 1922. Pick one of the characters below and include the following components in your project. __Characters__ Daisy Buchanan Jay Gatsby Tom Buchanan Jordan Baker __Components__ -In a visual (storyboard that, comic creator, by hand) of at least 10 cells, include the major plot points of the chapter. -You must include at least 10 lines of dialogue. -Your visual should accurately reflect the time period -Your character's perspective must be prominently and obviously displayed in the cells. For example, if you are viewing the story from Tom's perspective, how is the death of Myrtle going to be displayed?