Nick or Daisy’s Diary

This creative writing worksheet is designed for Grades 9-12 and invites students to explore The Great Gatsby through narrative point of view by writing diary entries from the perspective of Nick Carraway or Daisy Buchanan. Students respond to three pivotal moments-the reunion, the confrontation, and the aftermath-using character voice, emotional insight, and textual understanding to reveal how personal bias, loyalty, and desire shape interpretation of events.

Learning Goals

• Narrative Point of View (Secondary ELA) – Analyze how perspective influences interpretation of events
• Creative Writing – Write authentically in a character’s voice using tone, diction, and emotion
• Character Analysis – Explore internal conflict, motivation, and psychological complexity
• Critical Reading – Understand bias and reliability by comparing character interpretations

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Aligned with high school ELA standards for narrative writing and literary analysis
• Choice-Based Design – Students select Nick or Daisy, encouraging ownership and engagement
• Text-Rooted Creativity – Requires close reading while allowing imaginative expression
• Discussion & Writing Ready – Works well for journaling, class sharing, or analytical reflection
• Flexible Use – Ideal for novel units, formative assessment, or enrichment activities
• Low Prep – Print-and-use worksheet with clear prompts and structured space

This diary-writing worksheet helps students move beyond summary into deeper emotional and psychological analysis of The Great Gatsby. By writing from Nick’s or Daisy’s perspective at key moments, learners develop empathy, voice, and insight into how character bias shapes narrative truth. Whether used as a creative assignment or a bridge to analytical discussion, this activity supports meaningful engagement with character perspective and reliability in Fitzgerald’s novel.

This worksheet is part of our Great Gatsby Worksheets collection.