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BernieD says, "Let's design a party. Take a look at this one that came
out of my online class."
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RohanP bows, nods thanks and leaves.
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ShayneR has connected.
HarrisD says, "Ive learned a language or two with toll free numbers"
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BernieD projects the URL:
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http://www.natick.k12.ma.us/schools/nhs/departments/english/hagemeister/f
itz_webquest/Fitzgerald.html
RohanP has disconnected.
HarrisD says, "As a party planner no constraints on who to invite"
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RoddL says, "Lots of good guidance re: collaboration on the part of
group members..."
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BernieD says, "Well... they have to live in the 1920s. Coming up with
names requires some relevant learning."
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PhilipAB says, "I'm looking at the caterer task, and don't see any sites
that might help me put a cost on the vittles."
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HarrisD says, "True but each of the roles seem open ended"
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BernieD says, "In this case, given Gatsby's deep pockets, that's
probably OK."
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RoddL asks, "Does the class get to have a real party in the end?"
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DonnaMH asks, "I was wondering that...would they have to figure it out
in 1920's money, or modern cash?"
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BernieD says, "That would add an interesting math/economics twist."
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RoddL exclaims, "Flex in the Canadian dollar or Euro!"
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PhilipAB says, "The teacher would doubtless have to make up long lists
of costs for 1920s fare."
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BernieD says, "I just think this is a very clever way to get kids into
the book and the era. Everyone loves a party."
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