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The Great Gatsby Character Chart – Indirect Characterization
Graded out of 25 Points – Mastery of analyzing characterization
Name Relationships to other
characters
SpeechWhat does this character say
aloud that seems representative of
who they are?
Thoughts and emotions
How does this character think
or feel?
Effect on others
How do other characters respond to
this character?
ActionsWhat actions does
this character take which best
describe who they are as a person?
LooksWhat does this
character physically look
like (which tells us something about
their personality)?
In Your Own Words
Describe this character based on
his/her characterization
Nick Caraway
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Explanation Explanation Explanation Explanation Explanation
Tom Buchana
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Quote Quote Quote Quote Quote
Explanation Explanation Explanation Explanation Explanation
Daisy Buchana
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Explanation Explanation Explanation Explanation Explanation
Jordan Baker
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Explanation Explanation Explanation Explanation Explanation
Jay Gatsby
Quote Quote Quote Quote Quote
Explanation Explanation Explanation Explanation Explanation
Myrtle Wilson
Quote Quote Quote Quote Quote
Explanation Explanation Explanation Explanation Explanation
George Wilson
Quote Quote Quote Quote Quote
Explanation Explanation Explanation Explanation Explanation
Setting Chart -
Where does it all happen?
Graded out of 20 Points – Mastery of supporting evidence and reading comprehension
Name Who lives there? Descriptive passages(5 quotes)
What key events happen here?
Colors associated with this location
East Egg
West Egg
The Valley of Ashes
New York City
Unknown Words List
20 Points – Mastery of using context to guess at a word and correctly looking up a word
Chapter Page #
Unknown word
Word in context (Copy quote or part of
quote)
Guess at meaning Part of speech after looking it up
2 Synonyms after looking it up
11223344556677
7 (part 2)7 (part 2)
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Dialectical Journal
25 Points – Mastery of summarizing and elaborating on your point
Chapter Page Number
Key Quote Paraphrase the meaning Why did you choose this quote? Why is it significant
to the story?Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 2Chapter 2Chapter 3Chapter 3Chapter 4Chapter 4Chapter 5Chapter 5Chapter 6Chapter 6Chapter 7
(P1) Chapter 7
(P1)Chapter 7
(P2)Chapter 7
(P2)Chapter 8Chapter 8Chapter 9Chapter 9
Figurative Language Chart –
While you read, keep an eye out for Fitzgerald’s use of figurative language. In particular, you may want to look for similes (comparisons of two things using like or as), metaphors (comparisons of two things without using like or as), and personification (giving human qualities to nonhuman things).
20 Points - Graded on mastery of analyzing the impact of figurative language on the tone
Chapter Page #
Quote Paraphrased Type of figurative language What is the significance of the comparison?
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Tone Chart
10 Points – Graded on mastery of analyzing how specific words impact the tone
Complete this chart after you have read the entire chapter. Sometimes there is a tone shift, or change, within a chapter.
Chapter What tone do you think this chapter is?
(Single emotion-based adjective)
Copy down 5-10 powerful words or images from the text which help to establish this tone
Explain how those specific words help to create tone. Why are those words
angry/disenchanted/solemn/confused/etc?
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Symbolism Chart
20 Points – Mastery of textual evidence and use of symbolism
Update this as objects come to your attention. Symbols reappear throughout the text and cannot be divided by chapter.
Aim to add 4 quotes for every chapter, but they can be for any symbol.
Concrete Object
This can be a person,
place, object,
color, etc.
3-5 Quotes about that symbol
Concrete DescriptionsAnswer relevant questions
How does this object function in the story?
What does it do?Where is it?
What happens as a result of it?Where does it come from?What bad can come of it?What good can come of it?Who is associated with it?
Qualities of the concrete descriptions
(adjectives)Remember, these need to be descriptive and
judging words
Abstract Noun/Central idea
Use your yellow sheet as a starting place. Decide
on ONE per concrete object.
Theme Chart
Don’t try to fill this out until we are at least halfway through the novel
Graded out of 20 Points – Mastery of correctly writing a theme statement and providing strong support evidence
Theme statement formatting options (You may use any format)
Format 1: Abstract noun + Assertion/Position + Qualifier
Format 2: Abstract noun + Assertion/Positon + Abstract noun2 + Assertion/Position + Qualifier
Format 3: Abstract noun + Relationship to + Abstract noun 2 + Qualifier
Theme statement
Supporting quote 1
Explain how quote 1
supports the theme
Supporting quote 2
Explain how quote 2
supports the theme
Supporting quote 3
Explain how quote 3
supports the theme