Day 12 Chp 10 Memory & the Past

Name: _______________________________

4 Sentence Essay
Writing about themes is all about making an

evidence.

argument and proving it with

But that isnt enough, you need to also have personal

commentary. To add depth to your writing, you also

context and use fluid sentence structure.

want to include

Day 12 Chp 10 Memory & the Past

Name: _______________________________

According to Fitzgerald, how does ones past affect ones

present?
Directions: Using the 4-sentence essay structure, answer the above question.
Write a strong argument that answers the above questions supported by strong
evidence from The Great Gatsby chapters 1-10. Your evidence must support your
chosen argument AND must be well explained using your own commentary.
Think about what background knowledge is needed to write strong context.
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As shown in The Great Gatsby,
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This evidence suggests
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Thinking about context

Context is general information providing your reader with needed background
knowledge to understand your argument. You MUST give your reader enough
background knowledge or they will be confused.

BAD CONTEXT:
In The Great Gatsby, Fitzgerald raises the issue of materialism.

GOOD CONTEXT:
In The Great Gatsby, Fitzgerald raises the issue of using materials, such as cars and
fancy parties, to make someone fall in love.

Day 12 Chp 10 Memory & the Past

Name: _______________________________