Gatsby Book Report
(100 Points)
Assignment:
Your assignment is answer one of the following questions comparing and contrasting The Great Gatsby the book
with the movie.
1. Consider how the endings are different from the book to the movie. What are the implications of each? (In
other words how does each ending change the meaning the reader/viewer is meant to take away from the
work?)
2. How does the presence of Pammy in the novel and her minimalized role in the movie change the conflict?
What are the implications of each version? (In other words how does this detail change the meaning the
reader/viewer is meant to take away from the work?)
3. How reliable is Nick as a narrator in the book? In the movie? To determine this, consider his status as he is
telling the story. What effect does that have on the story?
Your essay must be at least five paragraphs in length (and at least two pages long). Please be sure to include an
introductory paragraph and a concluding paragraph. Please make sure to include a thesis sentence as the last
sentence of your first paragraph.
Your book report will be evaluated according to the five scoring domains used in the PSSAs. The point breakdown
is delineated on the rubric on the flip side of this paper. Use your copy of the rubric as a guide when you proofread
and correct your rough draft. Do not lose this paper. You need to turn in the rubric on the other side in with
your report.
Requirements:
 Report must be typed (size 12 Times New Roman font, 1” margin all around) and double-spaced.
 All reports must be typed, double-spaced. Your report MUST BE SUBMITTED TO TURNITIN.COM
*As with all writing assignments in this class, the English Department Policy concerning late papers will
be in effect. No credit will be given for papers that are handed in more than three days late.
**You must hand in a paper copy of your report on the due date.
***Plagiarism will result in an automatic 0% for the assignment and may result in a level two disciplinary
action (check handbook).
Markings Key:
+ Definitely ~ Sort of – Not at all
Name _____________________________________
Formatting
________ / 5
_____ Correct heading
_____ 1” margins all around
_____ Appropriate font and size
_____ Essay double-spaced
_____ No extra space between paragraphs
Introduction Paragraph
_____ Title of book stated
________ /10
_____ Author of book stated
_____ Summary easy to understand
_____ Clear thesis
_____ Summary accurately portrays book
Body Paragraphs (20 points per paragraph)
________ /60
Introduction and conclusion sentences present:
_____ ¶1
_____ ¶2
_____ ¶3
Includes quotes from the book/movie:
_____ ¶1
_____ ¶2
_____ ¶3
Explains how examples support your thesis:
_____ ¶1
_____ ¶2
_____ ¶3
Addresses all elements of chosen topic:
_____ ¶1
_____ ¶2
_____ ¶3
Progresses logically and makes sense:
_____ ¶1
_____ ¶2
_____ ¶3
Contains an appropriate number of sentences:
_____ ¶1
_____ ¶2
_____ ¶3
Does not leave the reader with questions:
_____ ¶1
_____ ¶2
_____ ¶3
Conclusion Paragraph
________ /10
_____ Ties the body paragraphs together well without sounding repetitive.
_____ Restates both the title and the author
Grammar and Mechanics
________ /15
Grammar or mechanics problems:
Excessive
Many
A few
Almost none
Problems present in essay:
_____ Unclear pronoun use
_____ Inconsistent verb tenses
_____ Wrong word used
_____ Awkward phrasing
_____ Punctuation errors
_____ Other
1 point deducted for each example of the errors below
_____ Use of contractions
_____ Book title not italicized
_____ Overuse of “you”
_____ Use of “I believe”
_____ Spelling errors
_____ Homophone problems
Subtotal _________ - Errors listed above ________ = ________ /100