Introduction F. Scott Fitzgerald's masterpiece, The Great Gatsby, is thought by many to be the definitive novel of the 1920s. This fascinating era, known also as the Roaring Twenties or the Jazz Age, was a time of great social, economic, and cultural change in America, all of which is reflected throughout the novel through by a number of parties, both large and small. You can tell much about people by their parties: their tastes, their social status, their friends, their lifestyles. And besides, who doesn't love a party? ________________________________________ The Task Your task for this WebQuest is to become "party planners" and collaborate to plan a Jazz Age bash worthy of Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald themselves. Each of you will choose a role and you will research the 20s from the perspective of that role. After you've gathered the information and shared it with the other members of your group, you will all collaborate to create your party for the class (minus the bathtub gin, of …show more content…
In a group of four you will research the historical, cultural and social background for information which will lead you to make your choices for your party plan. Each individual will be responsible for helping to research background information with the group, gathering information regarding his/her role as well as the success of the group in planning the party. 1. Read or review the description of Jay Gatsby's party in chapter 3 of F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby. Pay particular attention to the description of the food, the drinks, the entertainment, the dress and the guests. 2. Next with your group members divide up the Background Sources on Fitzgerald and the 1920s. Use the Background Research Form to list the interesting facts/information that you find and to indicate you might want to know more