The Great Gatsby Analysis Foldable for Chapters 1-5
DIRECTIONS:
1. Fold the paper so it has 2 doors on the outside
2. Cut the 2 doors so there are 4 doors.
3. On the inside write the following information:
a. Describe the setting(s) of The Great Gatsby
.
●Consider basic setting questions like when
it takes place, where
it takes place, what the
atmosphere
is like, and note descriptions of specific settings
mentioned in the text. Ie: The
New York apartment, The Valley of Ashes, The Buchanan Residence, Gatsby’s home, Nick’s
home, etc.
The Great Gatsby
takes place… (3-5 sentences)
b. Make a claim about Jay Gatsby so far and explain your opinion.
Gatsby is… (3-5 sentences)
c. Describe one symbol and its meaning.
One symbol is… It represents… (3-5 sentences)
d. Choose what you consider to be an important moment in the novel thus far. Describe it in your own
words, and explain why it is important.
One important moment in the novel thus far has been… It is important, because…
(3-5 sentences)
4. On the front
a. Choose one of the settings described in the novel to illustrate. (On the inside: a)
b. Create an illustration of Gatsby, along with something that helps represent him. (On the inside: b)
c. Create an illustration of the symbol you wrote about. (On the inside: c)
d. To the best of your ability, illustrate the moment or scene you chose. (On the inside: d)
5. On the back:
a. Copy exact quotes or phrases from the book that offer the setting details.
***(These do not need to be complete sentences)
●“write your quote
” (Fitzgerald pg#).
b. Copy exact quotes or phrases from the book that support your claim about Jay Gatsby.
***(These do not need to be complete sentences)
●“write your quote
” (Fitzgerald pg#).
c. Copy exact quotes or phrases from the book that describe your chosen symbol.
***(These do not need to be complete sentences)
●“write your quote here
” (Fitzgerald pg#).
d. Copy exact quotes or phrases from the book that describe the important moment you chose.
***(These do not need to be complete sentences)
●“write your quote here
” (Fitzgerald pg#).
