The Great Gatsby Essay Practice

Match the acronym to the type of paragraph it's used for.

• RSC

• Conclusion Paragraph

• ANT

• Body Paragraphs

• PEEL

• Introduction Paragraph

What does the 'A' in ANT stand for?

What does the 'N' in ANT stand for?

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What does the 'T' in ANT stand for?

What is the purpose of an introduction paragraph?

• To summarize the main points of the writing.
• The purpose of an introduction paragraph is to hook the reader and introduce the main idea.

• To provide a detailed analysis of the topic.
• To present the conclusion of the writing.

Select all of the acceptable attention grabbers for an essay on The Great Gatsby.

• “So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past.”

• “What would you do to achieve the American Dream?”

• “In The Great Gatsby, every character wants something they cannot have.”

• “Last weekend, I went to a party that reminded me of a big celebration in the 1920s.”

What is the purpose of the Necessary Information in the introduction paragraph?

• To introduce the supporting evidence.

• To analyze the supporting evidence.

• To give important context to the reader about the topic of the essay.

• To give off-topic information to the reader that will grab their attention.

"In The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald shows how the reckless chase for wealth brings emptiness and tragedy, through Gatsby’s obsession with Daisy, Tom and Daisy’s careless actions, and the moral decay of the Valley of Ashes."

Let's say this is the thesis statement of your essay. Which of the following topic sentences would be appropriate for the body paragraphs?

• Gatsby’s relentless pursuit of Daisy demonstrates how chasing wealth can lead to personal emptiness.

• Tom and Daisy’s careless actions show how wealth allows people to avoid responsibility for the harm they cause.

• The Valley of Ashes symbolizes the moral and social decay caused by greed and the pursuit of wealth.

• Gatsby’s parties show that wealth can bring joy and fulfillment to everyone involved.

• Nick’s narration focuses only on the positive aspects of the wealthy characters.

Which of the following examples of evidence best supports the topic sentence: "Gatsby’s relentless pursuit of Daisy demonstrates how chasing wealth can lead to personal emptiness."

• Despite all his wealth and efforts, Gatsby dies alone, with Daisy never attending his funeral, highlighting the futility of his pursuit.

• Gatsby’s friendship with Nick grows stronger throughout the novel, showing he values relationships over wealth.

• Tom and Myrtle’s affair reveals the moral corruption of wealthy characters.

• Gatsby’s pink suit shows his love of flashy clothing and his attempt to fit into the upper class.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

Put the following elements of a body paragraph in the correct order.

• Evidence (Quote or Example that supports your Topic Sentence)

• Point (Topic Sentence)

• Explanation (Examine and Analyze the Evidence)

• Link (Connect the Evidence back to the Thesis Statement)