Analyzing Text Structure with "The Great Gatsby Curve: The Harsh

In your opinion, is the American Dream attainable for anyone, regardless of their background? Why or why not?

What connections should you look for as you analyze text structure?

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Paragraph 2: What is the purpose of paragraphs 1-2?

• to share advice from Jay Gatsby on achieving the American Dream

• to pose questions about Jay Gatsby's character in The Great Gatsby

• to introduce the character of Jay Gatsby and his connection to the American Dream today

• to explain that the concept of the American Dream was first introduced in the novel The Great Gatsby

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Paragraph 7: How does paragraph 4 connect to paragraph 6? Complete the sentence starter in the space below: Paragraph 4 explains... and paragraph 6 describes...

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Paragraph 9: Why does the author include details about the costs of education in the U.S.?

Paragraph 12: How do paragraphs 10, 11, and 12 build on each other?

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Paragraph 13: How does paragraph 13 contribute to the overall article?

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How does the author organize the information in the text?

• He questions why current political leaders in the U.S. government have not taken solid steps to restore the "Great Gatsby Curve."

• He explains what the "Great Gatsby Curve" is and then describes how it is a relevant tool for understanding income inequality in the U.S.

• He discusses how Jay Gatsby was unable to achieve the American Dream because of the challenges he faced due to the "Great Gatsby Curve."

• He critiques the idea of the "Great Gatsby Curve" to show that with hard work and patience it is possible to achieve the American Dream.

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Imagine the author wanted to add subheadings to this article. Select one subheading from the list below and explain how this subheading would contribute to the reader's understanding of the overall article. Note: There is more than one correct answer. -"The 'Great Gatsby Curve' Today" -"What Leads to the 'Great Gatsby Curve'?" -"Looking Forward"

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