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. The map will constitute a test grade.
Areas Required on Map:
a. East Egg (pgs. 4 - 5)
b. Buchanan's house (pgs. 6 - 7)
c. West Egg (pgs. 4 - 5)
d. Gatsby's house (pg. 5)
e. Nick's house (pg. 5)
f. Long Island Sound (pg. 5)
g. Valley of Ashes (pg. 23)
h. T.J. Eckleberg billboard (pg. 23)
i. Railroad tracks and motor road (pg. 23)
j. Wilson's garage/house (pgs. 24 -25)
k. New York (pg. 4, 23)
l. Jordan's aunt's apartment (pg. 19)
m. Tom and Myrtle's apartment (pgs. 28 -29)
Process:
1. Sketch out a rough draft of map on notebook paper. Remember your map must be based upon descriptions from novel.
2. Using various art supplies available in the room, draw your map. Make sure it is big and colorful and suitable for hanging on the wall.
3. All areas must be clearly labeled. You may choose to use a legend for identification of smaller locations.
Due Dates:
*Your rough draft must be done by April 18.
*The final draft must be done by April 20.
Assessment:
Gatsby Map Evaluation
Name:________________________________________________
Areas Required -- 5 points each:
____East Egg
____Buchanan's House
____West Egg
____Gatsby's House
____Nick's House
____Long Island Sound
____Valley of Ashes
____T.J. Eckleberg Billboard
____Railroad tracks and motor road
____Wilson's Garage/House
____New York
____Tom and Myrtle's love nest
____Jordan's aunt's apartment
TOTAL -- _____/65
____/20 Logical interpretation based on novel
____/10 Easy to read--labeled clearly
____/5 Colorful and pleasing to the eye
Extra Items? _____ points extra credit (up to 5)
GRAND TOTAL ____/100 =