Great Gatsby and Grapes of Wrath Introductions
With your partner, quickly and thoroughly research your topic and prepare a 3-4 minute presentation to share with your peers what you learned.
Use Google Slides and create a 3-6 slide presentation organizing your thoughts. Share the presentation with your group member and your teacher (each of you should put it in his/her folder).
NO MORE THAN 12 WORDS on any slide. Talk to us, DO NOT read the slide to us. Every slide must have at least one image.
You must cite at least two sources and generate a work cited page. Use CitationMaker or EasyBib for help.
GATSBY
BIOGRAPHICAL CONTEXT
Gatsby: Who was F. Scott Fitzgerald, and what was his life like during the Roaring 20's?
Charlie T, Vie F.
ECONOMY
Gatsby: Why was it called the Roaring 20's? Why was the economy going well? Who were the richest people in New York?
Colin S, Rock G
HISTORICAL CONTEXT
Gatsby: Talk about Prohibition, the "Jazz Age," the fashions and mood of the 1920's.
Riley R, Ina D
CRITICAL RECEPTION
Gatsby: Why should people read this book, according to critics?
Kaden N, Bradley B
GRAPES
BIOGRAPHICAL CONTEXT
Grapes: Who was John Steinbeck and why the heck does he care about all this dust anyway?
DC M
ECONOMY
Grapes: Talk to us about the Great Depression. What was happening in California during this time?
Pallen M
HISTORICAL CONTEXT
Grapes: What was the Dust Bowl, who were the “Okies,” and why were they moving west? What were the obstacles? Tell us about Route 66.
River M, Roger B
CRITICAL RECEPTION
Grapes: Why should people read this book, according to critics?
Roger B