The Great Gatsby Setting Map

Objective:
To create a map of the setting used in Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby based
on the descriptions given in the novel.

Areas Required on Map:

a.__ East Egg
b.__ Buchanan's house
c.__ West Egg
d.__ Gatsby's house
e.__ Nick's house
f.__ Long Island Sound
g.__ Valley of Ashes
h.__ T.J. Eckleberg billboard
i.__ Railroad tracks and motor road
j.__ Wilson's garage/house
k.__ New York
m.__ Tom and Myrtle's apartment
n.__ The Green Light

 

Process:

  1. Sketch out a rough draft of the map. Remember your map must be
    based upon descriptions from novel.
  2. Get rough draft approved.
  3. Develop final version of map.
    The final version may be a poster, foldable map, model, web site, or flash animation.Whatever form the map takes, it must be of high quality and look professional. I am looking for greatness.

Due Dates:
Listen carefully and copy down the following due dates.....

*Your rough draft must be done by _Today - Wednesday___________________________.

*The final draft must be done by ______________________________.

Assessment:
This map is worth a total of 72 points. Please look over the attached rubric. Be aware of how you will be assessed before you start the assignment. Fill out top of the rubric and turn it in with the final draft of your poster.

Printable Rubric

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