The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger. Learning Goal and Agenda March 24, 2014 Learning Goal:...
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The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger
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The Catcher in the Ryeby J.D. Salinger
Learning Goal and Agenda
March 24, 2014
Learning Goal: Students will be able to analyze and make inferences about character, plot, theme, and setting in The Catcher in the Rye.
Agenda:
• Do Now
• Robert Burns poem
• Themes to look out for
• Intro to the novel
• Begin reading
Do Now:
1. Take out homework for collection2. Go to my wiki (misstringali.pbworks.com)
click on your class and find the poem “Comin thro’ the Rye” by Robert Burns
3. Read the poem and answer the following questions as best as you can in your notes for discussion:
1. What do you believe the poem is about?
2. Based on this poem what do you believe the book The Catcher in the Rye is about?
3. What will the boy be like?
4. What problems do you think he will face?
5. Why might he be attracted to this poem?
Learning Goal and Agenda
March 24, 2014
Learning Goal: Students will be able to analyze and make inferences about character, plot, theme, and setting in The Catcher in the Rye.
Agenda:
• Do Now
• Robert Burns poem
• Themes to look out for
• Intro to the novel
• Begin reading
Themes: Depression- What are some reasons
teenagers get depressed? What are some different ways teenagers react to depression?
Craziness- How many words can you think of that mean “insane”? What is your definition of insane?
Loneliness- Why are so many people lonely? Are there some common reasons for loneliness among teens? What are those reasons? What can you do about loneliness
Friendship- What makes a good friend? How much “artificiality” are you willing to overlook in a friend?
Conformity/Rebellion- Why are teenagers often characterized as “rebellious”? When is conformity desirable and when is it not?
Learning Goal and Agenda
March 24, 2014
Learning Goal: Students will be able to analyze and make inferences about character, plot, theme, and setting in The Catcher in the Rye.
Agenda:
• Do Now
• Robert Burns poem
• Themes to look out for
• Intro to the novel
• Begin reading
What you should know before reading…
Learning Goal and Agenda
March 24, 2014
Learning Goal: Students will be able to analyze and make inferences about character, plot, theme, and setting in The Catcher in the Rye.
Agenda:
• Do Now
• Robert Burns poem
• Themes to look out for
• Intro to the novel
• Begin reading
The Catcher in the RyeAuthor: J.D. SalingerJerome David Salinger was born in New York City on January 1, 1919 and died January 27, 2010
Salinger attended Valley Forge Military Academy after flunking out of boarding school and then continued his erratic education at three colleges
He was married twice, having two children with his second wife
His first story was published in Story magazine in 1940 and by 1958 he wrote exclusively for The New Yorker
Salinger kept mostly to himself and out of the spotlight. Many of his stories were just recently leaked after a documentary was made exploring his life.
Learning Goal and Agenda
March 24, 2014
Learning Goal: Students will be able to analyze and make inferences about character, plot, theme, and setting in The Catcher in the Rye.
Agenda:
• Do Now
• Robert Burns poem
• Themes to look out for
• Intro to the novel
• Begin reading
The Catcher in the RyeFun facts:Until 2006, Catcher was one of the most frequently challenged and banned books in library history because of sex and vulgar languageHas sold over 65 million copies worldwideMark David Chapman (assassin of John Lennon) and John Hinckley Jr. (attempted assassin of President Ronald Reagan) both had copies of the book in their pockets when they were arrested.
Learning Goal and Agenda
March 24, 2014
Learning Goal: Students will be able to analyze and make inferences about character, plot, theme, and setting in The Catcher in the Rye.
Agenda:
• Do Now
• Robert Burns poem
• Themes to look out for
• Intro to the novel
• Begin reading
The Catcher in the RyeHow we connect with Holden:Holden Caulfield = sketch of an
American teenager Nearly all readers identify with
or see some of their friends reflected in different aspects of Holden’s character.
Young readers see in Holden Caulfield a little bit of what they are, while older readers see in Holden a bit of what they once were.
Ultimately, we all know that is some way, Holden is one of us.
Learning Goal and Agenda
March 24, 2014
Learning Goal: Students will be able to analyze and make inferences about character, plot, theme, and setting in The Catcher in the Rye.
Agenda:
• Do Now
• Robert Burns poem
• Themes to look out for
• Intro to the novel
• Begin reading
The Catcher in the RyePoint of view:First-person limited- we see
this story only through Holden’s eyes
“You”- the psychoanalyst and the reader
Stream of Consciousness; many digressions
Dialect- Salinger perfected the dialect of the teenage boy This language is the cause of much
controversy over the book This creates a very believable
character
Learning Goal and Agenda
March 24, 2014
Learning Goal: Students will be able to analyze and make inferences about character, plot, theme, and setting in The Catcher in the Rye.
Agenda:
• Do Now
• Robert Burns poem
• Themes to look out for
• Intro to the novel
• Begin reading
The Catcher in the RyeWhat to look for while reading…This novel is a character
study of Holden. Analyze Holden’s motivations, his
personality, and his mental stability.
What’s Holden’s deal? Is there something wrong with him (is he crazy?) or is he a just a normal teenager?
Learning Goal and Agenda
March 24, 2014
Learning Goal: Students will be able to analyze and make inferences about character, plot, theme, and setting in The Catcher in the Rye.
Agenda:
• Do Now
• Robert Burns poem
• Themes to look out for
• Intro to the novel
• Begin reading
Homework:Read chapter 1-3 and complete
guided reading questions
