1. Guide to creating a successful response journal
The Great Gatsby
Guide to creating a successful response journal

2. Response journal guidelines
Each entry must be numbered and titled with what the particular assignment is.
You MUST thoroughly answer EACH part of the writing prompt or prompts.
Spelling and grammar will not be graded; however, you are expected to present your entries in a formal, academic way. i.e. use proper vocabulary, legible writing, and intelligible thoughts and sentences.
Each entry must be at least 6 sentences in length (unless otherwise stated).
All entries MUST BE your original work. If you plagiarize from any source (or copy from any classmate), your entry will be given a ZERO.
As with all outcomes in life, YOU GET WHAT YOU GIVE. If you put in minimal effort, you will get a minimal grade. Remember, this is going to be roughly 20% of your final grade for the fourth quarter!

3. Journal Entries 1 & 2 April 25, 2016
Objective: Gain a basic understanding of some of the main characters in The Great Gatsby. Understand what life was like for wealthy socialites living during the 20s. Understand the social construction and ideologies of the wealthy during this time period.
Entry 1: What are your first impressions of Nick Carraway, Tom Buchanan, and Daisy Buchanan? What is your impression of life during this time period in West/East Egg? Use at least one quote from each character that impacted your opinion of the character and explain WHY you chose it.
Entry 2: Summarize chapter 1 and predict what you think will happen next in the book.

4. Journal entries 3 and 4
Journal Entry 3 – 3 Quotes from Chapter 3: write and explain them.
Journal Entry 4 – Describe one conversation with Wolfsheim at lunch. How does this conversation affect Nick’s view of Gatsby? Hints (restaurant shooting, job, molars, World Series).
Fitzgerald shifts the POV from Nick to Jordan. She explains how Daisy is connected to Gatsby in the past – five years ago. Using these details explain Gatsby’s relationship with Daisy. (Hints: officers in the white car, bathtub, letters, pearls, marriage)
According to Jordan, what favor does Gatsby want from Nick? Do you think Nick should agree to it? Why or why not?

5. Journal entry 5 may 3, 2016
Answer the following questions based on chapter IV
What is your opinion of Jay Gatsby? Do you believe him and his explanation of his past life?
What’s your opinion of Nick? Has it changed from the beginning of the novel? If so, how?
What part of chapter IV stood out to you the most? Why?

6. Journal entry 6 May 9, 2016
Describe the meeting of Daisy and Gatsby. Do you think she will be able to live up to Gatsby’s expectations of her? What request does Nick ask of Daisy? How does Gatsby prepare for Daisy’s arrival at both Nick’s home and his own? (at least 2 sentences)
What was Nick thinking about when he left Daisy and Gatsby alone. (This is an example of the literary technique stream of consciousness). (2 sentences)
Lastly, choose one of the following themes and explain how it is represented in chapter V. You may use a short quote to support your findings.
Social Class, Materialism, Unfulfilled Desire, or The American Dream. (5- 6 sentences)