The Great Gatsby 8 Journal Prompts and Coloring Pages

Enrich student engagement with The Great Gatsby using these thought-provoking journal prompts and motivating coloring sheets. This classroom supplement features 8 higher level journal questions tied to Fitzgerald’s acclaimed Jazz Age novel focusing on aspects like complex character analysis, discussion of impactful symbols, examination of social commentary on wealth and status, and reflection on themes of idealism, social mobility, and the elusiveness of dreams. Questions require close reading excerpts and crafting short essay responses citing text evidence. Paired with complementary literary coloring sheets of iconic imagery, these high-quality reproducible prompts and activities promote immersive study, critical perspectives, and creative expression. An essential resource for achieving meaningful takeaways from this lyrical portrait of the Roaring Twenties bound to resonate with readers and inspire insightful writing.