Great Gatsby Mind Map or Book Rubric 50 Points Name__________________ Period____
Rubric
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-
12.1
Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-
12.2
Determine two or more themes or central ideas of a text and analyze their development over the course of the text, including how they interact and build on one another to produce a complex account;
4 A
Provides a summary at least four examples per topic and textual evidence from the book to support the conclusion drawn from the text.
(Topics: settings, characters, conflicts, themes, symbols)
Also includes a paragraph that explains your choices. This paragraph should make connections between the novel and life today.
3 B
Provides a summary at least three examples per topic and textual evidence from the book to support the conclusion drawn from the text.
Uses appropriate textual evidence by providing a quote from the book to support your explanation. 1 quote per topic.
2 C-D
Provides a summary at least two examples per topic and textual evidence from the book to support the conclusion drawn from the text.
Provides unclear explanations.
There is not enough supporting textual evidence. provide an objective summary of the text.
L earning targets:
1. I can read closely and cite textual evidence to support my conclusion drawn from the text.
2. I can identify two or more themes and provide a summary of characters, settings, conflicts, and symbols.
You can make either a mind map or a book about Great Gatsby. Follow the rubric above to help you achieve the grade you desire. Please note that to get an A you must include four examples per topic, one quote per example, and a paragraph.

Great Gatsby Mind Map or Book Rubric 50 Points Name__________________ Period____
1.
Settings-Give four examples of settings, descriptions, and one quote per setting a.
Setting 1- b.
Setting 2- c.
Setting 3- d.
Setting 4-
2.
Characters-Give detailed description of 4 main characters and one quote per character. a.
Character 1- b.
Character 2- c.
Character 3- d.
Character 4-
3.
Conflicts-Give four examples of the conflicts. How are they shown in the novel? What do they say about the characters involved? Provide one quote per conflict. a.
Conflict 1- b.
Conflict 2- c.
Conflict 3- d.
Conflict 4-

Great Gatsby Mind Map or Book Rubric 50 Points Name__________________ Period____
4.
Themes-Name four themes and how they are depicted in the novel.
Provide one quote per theme. a.
Theme 1- b.
Theme 2- c.
Theme 3- d.
Theme 4-
5.
Symbols-Name four symbols in the novel and what they represent.
Provide one quote per symbol. a.
Symbol 1- b.
Symbol 2- c.
Symbol 3- d.
Symbol 4-
6.
A paragraph that explains your choices in your assignment