The Great Gatsby
By: F.Scott Fitzgerald
Learning Log
Chapters 4-6
Name:
Date:
Vocabulary:
Read the sentences below and think about the context of the word that
is highlighted. These are the vocabulary words for this section. Complete
a Word Map for each word.
1. The dog’s barking had almost stopped but was sporadic throughout
the night.
2. The birthday cake and candles will elicit smiles every time.
3. Do not reproach that girl! It wasn’t her fault!
4. The mother was obstinate and refused to let her son play until he
finished his homework.
5. The instructions are nebulous so I’m not sure what to do.
6. His efforts to save the man were laudable and he deserved the
recognition he received.
7. Janet spread insidious rumors about her opponent before the school
election.
8. The new teacher failed to ingratiate herself with her students by
doling out mountains of homework.
9. My roommate is dilatory in his study habits and is at risk of failing
the semester.
10. The fish was so elusive it was impossible to catch.
Comprehension Questions:
Answer the questions below in complete sentences. Use proof
from the text, including page numbers, to support your
answers.
1. List 3 facts Gatsby provides about his background.
2. What do we learn about the history of Gatsby and Daisy?
3. What does Gatsby throw in front of Daisy and Nick? What does
this scene tell us about Gatsby?
4. How does Gatsby feel about Daisy?
5. Summarize the real history that Gatsby discloses about himself.
6. What is Daisy’s opinion of Gatsby’s party? How does this affect
him?
7. Why does Tom sense that Gatsby is a bootlegger? Why is this
important?
Metaphors and Similes:
Similes and metaphors are figures of speech used to make
comparisons or link two objects. A metaphor links two
unrelated objects in a direct way, such as "My feet are blocks
of ice." A simile, on the other hand, employs the words "like"
or "as" to compare two objects indirectly, as in "I'm as fit as a
fiddle" or "Her hair was like velvet." Authors use both to
provide deeper and richer levels of meaning to the text. Your
task is to find examples of metaphors and similes and complete
the graphic organizer below.
An Example of a Metaphor or
Simile
What I Think it Means…
Theme:
A theme in a novel is a main idea or central insight that the
author is trying to convey. The theme is often about an
aspect of human nature. One of the themes of The Great
Gatsby is trust and betrayal. Your task is to write a 1page
reflection on this theme. How do you define trust and
betrayal? How does the interplay of these ideas impact
relationships? What have you seen so far in Gatsby that
depicts this? How about in your own life?