UNIT 4: THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS » THE GREAT GATSBY ENGLISH 3 NGUYEN

Reading Journals (RJ) NAME: PER:

ENTIRE RJ Due Date: 15 pts. Each (No stamp = -2 pts)
a. Chapter # _________ Title______________________________________________________________________
b. VOCAB LIST
Word & pg. # in the novel Part of speech & correct definition
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c. Summary _____________________________________________________________________________
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d. Character Description – Using RARE, describe personality traits of e. Textual evidence to support
two characters. description - Include pg. number

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UNIT 4: THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS » THE GREAT GATSBY ENGLISH 3 NGUYEN
Directions:
• Subsequent RJs will be on binder paper / typed (blank ones can be printed from Google Classroom).
• If typed, MUST be printed & all stapled together!
• If handwritten, copy same format as ch. 1 (sample provided) and complete all five tasks listed below:

RJ TASKS à à a. Create a realistic title for the chapter. Be creative! (1 pt)

No stamp = -2 pts. b. Choose 5 vocabulary words, include part of speech, and define them. (5 pts)
ENTIRE RJ Due Date: c. Write a 5+ sentence summary of the plot of the chapter (3 pts.)
d. _____(See below for instructions each chapter)__________________ (4 pts)
e. Include textual evidence to support analysis & include pg. number (2 pts.)

Task d for each chapter:

Ch. Instructions for task d RJ Due date
Use RARE to completely respond to each task. To receive full credit: Be detailed
& specific in explanations by providing logical reasons & relevant examples.
2 Why are Myrtle and Tom cheating on their spouses? Provide reasons and examples. Use
textual evidence to support your inferences.
3 Describe the tone of Gatsby’s party and its guests. What events contribute to this
particular tone? Provide textual evidence.
4 From the rumors and what he actually tells Nick, what do you think is true about Gatsby’s
life? Use textual evidence to support your inference. *Consider the way in which Gatsby
tells Nick about himself and Nick’s reaction.
5 Is the love between Daisy and Gatsby real? Provide reasons and examples. Use textual
evidence to support your inference.
6 Would you consider Gatsby an example of a success story? Provide reasons and
examples. Use textual evidence to support your claim.
7 Prediction: Will Daisy leave Tom for Gatsby? Provide reasons and examples. Use textual
evidence to support your prediction.
8 What do you think Gatsby loved about Daisy? Provide reasons and be specific. Use
textual evidence to support your claim.
9 How would you describe Nick? Can we trust his point of view in the story? Explain why or
why not. Explain. Use textual evidence to support your claim.

Total points : _______/ 135

Daily Work Category (30%)
Sample on binder paper:

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