LAST WEEK: We finished writing our essay on LOTF. This week we will start Salinger's Catcher in the Rye. As you read, make certain to circle words, write questions (whatever they may be), and annotate for this question: Who is Holden?
Monday
- Before turning in papers, students will complete an in-depth reflection. Please staple the reflection on top of the essay.
- HW: Obtain your copy of The Catcher in the Rye.
Tuesday
- First page assignment and review of biographic information on Salinger. Start our reading of chapter one.
- Hw: Read chapter one of CITR tonight. Annotate by circling words, writing questions, and answering the question, "Who is Holden?"
Wednesday
- Reviewing questions from chapter one, and discussing chapter one. Begin listening to chapter two.
- HW: Finish reading chapter two.
Thursday
- Reviewing questions from chapter two, and discussing Holden's relationship with Mr. Spencer. Listening to most of chapter three.
- HW: Finish journal assignment for chapters one and two. Finish reading chapter three.
Friday
- Analyzing a Dick & Jane image, using the see, wonder, ask technique. We will then turn to a documentary on 1950s culture.
- HW: Read chapter four and write your chapter three and four journal assignment. On Monday and Tuesday of next week, we are meeting in the Library for a short research assignment on culture during the 1950s.
