Junior English
The Great Gatsby—Annotation Notes for Chapters 1-3
Remember, book annotations will be done in lieu of Daily chapter quizzes. You need to highlight the
specific references, and then write margin notes to yourself.
*For all chapters, you should periodically label the major scenes in the book. This will make it easier
to flip back through and review the text.
Chapter One
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Find and underline/highlight at least two specific references to Nick Carraway’s past
Find and underline/highlight at least two specific references to East Egg and West Egg.
Find and underline/highlight at least two details that explain the characters of Daisy and Tom
Buchanan.
Margin Notes: What are your first impressions of Jordan Baker?
Margin Notes: In what ways is Nick different from those that surround him?
At the end of the chapter, write a short summary of the first time that Nick sees Gatsby. What
exactly is Gatsby doing?
Chapter Two
 Find and underline/highlight at least three specific details that define the “Valley of Ashes”
 Find and underline/highlight at least three specific examples of Tom’s boorish (rude, illmannered) behavior.
 Margin Notes: Why do you think the Billboard of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg is significant?
 Margin Notes: Compare and Contrast Myrtle with Daisy.
Chapter Three
 Find and underline/highlight at least three specific details that show the extravagance of
Gatsby’s parties.
 Find and underline/highlight at least three specific details showing specific behaviors of Gatsby’s
guests.
 Margin Notes: Who is “Owl Eyes”, and what does he do at Gatsby’s party?
 Margin Notes: Why does Nick believe that Jordan Baker is a Dishonest Person?