Introduction
Welcome to New York City! This is the place where the richest of rich live, especially in the 1920s. So, naturally, all the places to live would be high quality, right? Throughout this virtual exploration, we will determine the significance of the East Egg and the West Egg neighborhoods on Long Island and find out why they were separated by Old Money and New Money.
Task
Using examples from the book and outside research, you and two other classmates will create a shoe box diorama of what you think your mansion would like in the 1920s. You will have to choose whether to live in the West Egg (New Money) neighborhood or the East Egg (Old Money) neighborhood. Be sure to include a one-page summary of why you chose that neighborhood. Also, be prepared to give a 5-minute maximum presentation of your diorama.
Process
1. Make a diorama
Use YouTube videos, images, and descriptions from the book to help give you inspiration for your diorama:
2. Write a summary
Also, delve further into the reasoning behind Old Money and New Money to help contribute to your essay:
http://www.litcharts.com/lit/the-great-gatsby/themes/class-old-money-new-money-no-money
And if you have any questions on how to build a shoe box diorama, use this video:
Evaluation
| RUBRIC |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
Multiplier |
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Diorama |
The diorama is incredibly detailed and is exceptionally creative. |
The diorama is detailed and is creative. |
The diorama is somewhat detailed and is not so creative. |
The diorama is not detailed whatsoever and has no evidence of being creative |
Score x5 |
|
Summary |
The summary is a maximum of one-page and clearly covers why they chose their neighborhood and the difference between Old Money and New Money. |
The summary exceeds one-page, but clearly covers why they chose their neighborhood and the difference between Old Money and New Money. |
The summary is one-page but does not clearly cover why they chose their neighborhood and difference between Old Money and New Money. |
The summary is well below one-page and does not cover why they chose their neighborhood and difference between Old Money and New Money whatsoever. |
Score x3 |
|
Presentation |
The group presented their diorama and covers all aspects of the topic and why they chose their neighborhood. |
The group presented their diorama and covers some aspects of the topic and why they chose their neighborhood. |
The group presented their diorama and somewhat covers the aspects of the topic and why they chose their neighborhood. |
The group presented their diorama and did not cover the aspects of the topic and why they chose their neighborhood. |
Score x4 |
|
Teamwork |
Identified and made complete list of tasks that needed to be done. Used the list to divide work fairly. Evaluated tasks and assigned them to appropriate team members. |
Identified and made list of tasks that needed to be done. Assigned work that was too easy or too hard for one or more team members. |
Did not identify some of the tasks that needed to be done. Did not assign work fairly between team members. |
Did not identify many tasks that needed to be done. Did not assign work fairly between team members. |
Score x1 |
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Presentation Time |
Does not exceed 5 minutes or is no more than 19 seconds below 5 minutes. |
20 seconds over 5 minutes or 20 seconds below 5 minutes |
Over five minutes but not quite 6 minutes or below 4 minutes but not quite 3 minutes |
Exceeds 6 minutes or is below 3 minutes. |
Score x2 |
/60
Conclusion
The students will use their creativity to replicate what their house would look like in 1920s New York City. This will require teamwork, an understanding of the architecture and geography of New York City, and writing and speaking skills as the students should write a one-page summary and present their diorama to the class.
Remember, the reasoning behind your choice of neighborhood can be fantasized and also remember to have fun!