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//The Great Gatsby// Journal Student Directions
During our reading of the novel, you will be completing journal entries for each chapter. These entries have some requirements. They are as follows:
 * 1) Title entries with the chapter number.
 * 2) Write a summaryof the chapter (Use the GIST format).
 * 3) For each chapter choose a character to focus on.
 * 4) Name the character.
 * 5) Choose a quote that you think best represents the character.
 * 6) Describe his/her best and worst qualities.
 * 7) In a paragraph describe the character's role in the novel.
 * 8) From each chapter choose one meaningful quote, and then describe its significance in the novel.
 * 9) Gatsby has a lot of symbolism in it. For each chapter note (page number and sentence containing the symbolism) at least two sightings of one or more of the following symbols: the color green, the color white, silver and gold, the ash heap, the eyes of T.J. Eckleberg, Gatsby's career/Nick's career, Gatsby's library of uncut books/Nick's unread books, Dan Cody, East Vs. West Egg, rain in chapter five, heat in chapter seven, Wolfsheim's cufflinks, faded timetable (showing names of Gatsby's guests), Gatsby's cars/clothes. Be sure to discuss what you think each symbol represents.


 * **Grading //Gatsby// Journals** ||
 * Chapter Titles || --10-- ||
 * Chapter Summary || --10-- ||
 * Character Quote || --25- ||
 * Character's Best/Worst Qualities || --20- ||
 * Character's Role || --20-- ||
 * Symbol Tracking || --15-- ||
 * Total Points || --100-- ||

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