F.+Scott+Fitzgerald's+The+Great+Gatsby

Dear Parents and Students:

A free online copy of the novel can be found at the following address:

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Welcome to our study of the brilliant and tragic novel //The Great Gatsby// by F.Scott Fitzgerald. There are many, many adult scenes and complex themes that are represented in this study, so I ask for everyone's maturity during our class time together. One of the tricky things about this novel is the geographic location of the East and West Eggs. In order for students to better understand the action and plot happening in the novel, they will be required to complete a map of the Eggs. I was lucky enough to find a great website with many pictures, videos, and interview recordings that help explain the actual places, individuals, and attitudes that were prevelant during the roaring twenties. The site also includes a limited study guide, character, symbolism, and theme analysis, so it is a good introduction to the novel. It is a Swiss educational site, but it is the"bees knees" as they used to say in the twenties! Feel free to explore the site. Here is the link with all of this information. The link begins with an actual map of the East and West Eggs in Long Island, New York:

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Here is the assignment for creating a setting map to help students better visualize the novel:



Here is a student example of a setting map:



Here are some chapter by chapter guides that will help you track the plot and characters of this novel:











I hope this helps everyone out in terms of their study of this American classic. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.

Sincerely, Ms. Pennell :)