Explorations Board
The Great Gatsby
F. Scott
Fitzgerald
5
10
15
After
whom was F.
Scott Fitzgerald
named?
How did the
failures of his
father affect
Fitzgerald’s life
and attitudes?
Summarize
Zelda and Scott
Fitzgerald’s
romantic life
together (datingengagementmarriage-‘til
death did them
part).
The Arts
What was the Lost
Generation’s claim to
fame? What did they
produce?
Famous People of the
1920s
Who was John Scopes and
why was he involved in a
monkey trial?
Who was Jack Dempsey?
What was “The Long
Count”?
What influence did Duke
Ellington have on music?
Identify some of the key
figures of the Harlem
Renaissance. Why was
this an important era in
American History?
Identify the three parts of the
world Marcus Garvey hoped
to link with his Black Star
Line. What
was his
purpose?
Prohibition
Planes, Trains,
and Automobiles
In 1925 there were
more than 100,000
speakeasies in New
York alone. What is
a speakeasy?
Charles Lindbergh is
one of the most
famous figures of the
20th Century. What is
his claim to fame?
Organized crime
skyrocketed in the
1920s. How did
Prohibition
encourage and
contribute to the rise
of organized crime’s
power?
Explain the social and
economic effects of
the automobile on
American life in the
1920s.
Identify a
characteristic that
Henry Ford possessed
which contributed to
his success in life.
Define the quality
and give an example
of Ford’s behavior
that illustrates the
characteristic.
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The Great Gatsby
F. Scott
Fitzgerald
30
How is
Fitzgerald’s
own life similar
to the lives of
his characters?
Compare his
life to at least
two of his
literary works.
50
Defend
Fitzgerald’s
right to the title
of spokesperson
for his
generation.
The Arts
The Motion Picture
Industry grew throughout
the 1920s. How is the
movie industry of today
similar to and different
from the industry in the
1920s? Consider the
movies (genres, costs
standards), the stars, and
the theaters. What has
changed and what has
stayed the same?
Explain how jazz played a
role in the struggle for
social and legal equality
in United States history
during the twentieth
century.
Famous People of the
1920s
Al Capone was one of the
most notorious crime figures
of the 1920s. Still he made an
extensive effort to endear
himself to the public. Write
two paragraphs about
Capone—one summarizing
his criminal activities and
another highlighting his
positive contributions to
society.
Explain what happened in the
trials of Sacco and Vanzetti?
Include information about the
crime they were accused of,
their defense, the evidence
against them, the verdict, and
the effect of the trial on the
American public.
Prohibition
Compare and
contrast the attempts
to control alcohol
consumption in the
U.S. during
Prohibition to
attempts made today
to control illegal
drug use.
Prohibition was
about more than
getting Americans to
stop drinking. What
other social issues
were linked to this
movement? Who
had the most interest
in seeing the
movement succeed?
Why?
Planes, Trains,
and Automobiles
Trains and planes
were both used for
commercial passenger
travel in the 1920s.
Compare and contrast
the typical passengers
of planes and trains in
the 1920s.
How did Henry Ford
change the face of
industry and
manufacturing in the
United States?
Choose a business or
industry that exists
today and explain
Ford’s influence.
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The Great Gatsby
Student Instructions
1.
You must complete at least one question from each of the columns on the board.
2.
You must try questions in the following rows on the board to make up a possible 150 points:
Two from the 5 point row
= 10 points
Three from the 10 point row = 30 points
Two from the 15 point row = 30 points
One from the 30 point row = 30 points
One from the 50 point row = 50 points
Grand Total = 150 points
3.
You may complete any combination of additional activities for up to 50 additional points of extra credit.
4.
Be sure to answer each question completely. It is your responsibility to demonstrate understanding. You may receive
partial credit for an answer, regardless of the question’s original point value.
5.
Your answers must be written in complete sentences. Questions worth 15 points require a minimum of a one-paragraph
response. Thirty point questions require at least two paragraphs, and 50 point questions require at least four paragraphs.
6.
Cite your sources using the correct MLA format. A minimum of five different sources should be consulted to answer the
required questions. Your citations should follow your answers; if you use the same source to answer two different
questions, cite it as a part of both answers. You will probably need to use more than one source for some of the higher-value
questions; cite them all!
7.
Clearly identify each of your answers by category and point value. You may choose to set up your paper as in the
illustration on the right.
8.
Answers should be written in your own words. If you need to quote a source, be sure to cite it correctly. Plagiarism will
not be tolerated and will result in a failing grade for the entire assignment.
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The Great Gatsby