East Egg vs. West Egg: Old and New Money Organizer
A one-page graphic organizer with a comparison table and Venn diagram that guides 11th-grade+ readers through the geography and social signals of old versus new money in Chapter 1 of The Great Gatsby. It builds close-reading, textual evidence, and comparative analysis skills, with a table structure that prompts students to record exactly what Nick says about each Egg.
“Can you create a graphic organizer for old money versus new money for the first chapter of The Great Gatsby?”
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use as a companion to a guided or independent reading of Chapter 1, either during reading or as a post-reading discussion tool for a 30 to 45 minute block.
- Discussion question: Nick says the two Eggs are 'exactly alike' in shape but very different in social standing; what does this tell us about how wealth is judged in the novel?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: Pre-teach the terms 'old money' and 'new money' and have students first fill in just the 'physical description' row together before working independently.
- Extension for advanced students: Ask students to connect the Eggs' geography to Fitzgerald's broader critique of the American Dream, drawing on one additional chapter.
- Estimated time: about 15 minutes to complete the organizer, plus 15 to 30 minutes for discussion.
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Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use as a companion to a guided or independent reading of Chapter 1, either during reading or as a post-reading discussion tool for a 30 to 45 minute block.
- Discussion question: Nick says the two Eggs are 'exactly alike' in shape but very different in social standing; what does this tell us about how wealth is judged in the novel?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: Pre-teach the terms 'old money' and 'new money' and have students first fill in just the 'physical description' row together before working independently.
- Extension for advanced students: Ask students to connect the Eggs' geography to Fitzgerald's broader critique of the American Dream, drawing on one additional chapter.
- Estimated time: about 15 minutes to complete the organizer, plus 15 to 30 minutes for discussion.
East Egg vs. West Egg: Old and New Money Organizer
A one-page graphic organizer with a comparison table and Venn diagram that guides 11th-grade+ readers through the geography and social signals of old versus new money in Chapter 1 of The Great Gatsby. It builds close-reading, textual evidence, and comparative analysis skills, with a table structure that prompts students to record exactly what Nick says about each Egg.
What is Diffit?
Teachers use Diffit to get quality materials for their unique classrooms. Adjust difficulty, add scaffolds, or change the topic to get started.
Try Diffit for free