Friday, 3/18/18

Due Today
Socratic seminar questions (due after our discussion).

Agenda

Socratic Seminar
Students will need to turn in their answers to the questions provided to them yesterday after the discussion.

Major Themes
Finish going over the major themes of The Catcher in the Rye in class.

Homework
Work on your projects!  Due Wednesday, 3/23/16.

Thursday, 3/17/16

Agenda

Major Themes
Today we will go over some of the major themes in The Catcher in the Rye to help you with your projects and studying for the test next week.  Whatever we don’t finish today we will go over tomorrow.

Socratic Seminar Questions
Answer the following questions in preparation for tomorrow’s Socratic seminar.

1. Examine Holden and Phoebe’s relationship.  Use specific events from the book that support your answer.  What might she symbolize to Holden?  2 quotes needed.
2. Discuss James Castle and the effect he had on Holden.  2 quotes.
3. Examine and discuss Holden’s experience with Mr. Antolini.  How do Mr. Antolini’s words echo the advice that Holden received from Mr. Spencer?  What does the quote “mean” that Mr. Antolini wrote down for Holden?  What effect does it have on Holden?
4. Throughout the novel, we do not see the healthy presence of adults in Holden’s life.  Instead we see pimps, “strange” teachers, prostitutes, irritated cab drivers, and absent parents.  What message does the novel seem to send about adults and the adult world?
5. Discuss and examine the ending scene with Phoebe on the carousel with Holden watching, almost crying, and happy.  Why does Holden want to be a “catcher” in the rye (and not one who “MEETS”) and is Holden a “catcher” for Phoebe?  Explain.
6. Is Holden’s isolation and alienation from society still part of today’s world?  Explain and provide real life examples.
7. Do you like Holden?  Do you like the novel?  Explain.

Due tomorrow, 3/18/16.

Homework
Finish answering the Socratic seminar questions due tomorrow, 3/18/16.

Wednesday, 3/16/16

Agenda

The Catcher in the Rye
Read chapters 25-26 (p. 194-214).  Whatever you don’t finish becomes your homework.

Project
If you are all caught up with your reading, work on your projects!

Homework
1. Finish reading chapters 25-26 (p. 194-214).
2. Work on your projects, due 3/23/16.

Tuesday, 3/15/16

Agenda

The Catcher in the Rye
Read chapters 22-24 (p. 166-194).  Whatever you don’t finish becomes your homework.

Project
If you are all caught up with your reading, work on your projects!

Homework
1. Finish reading chapters 22-24 (p. 166-194).
2. Work on your projects, due 3/23/16.

Monday, 3/14/16 - Minimum Day

AgendaFire Drill
3rd Period

The Catcher in the Rye
Read chapters 20-21 (p. 144-166).  Whatever you don’t finish becomes your homework.

Project
If you are all caught up with your reading, work on your projects!

Homework
1. Finish reading chapters 20-21 (p. 144-166).

2. Work on your projects, due 3/23/16.

Friday, 3/11/16

Due Today
Socratic seminar questions (due after our discussion).

Agenda

Socratic Seminar
Students will need to turn in their answers to the questions provided to them yesterday after the discussion.

Thursday, 3/10/16

Agenda

Socratic Seminar Questions
1. When he is depressed, Holden frequently talks to Allie, his dead brother.  Describe the incident that most often comes to Holden’s mind when he talks to him.  Why is this particular episode so frequently on Holden’s mind?  What does his fixation on this memory demonstrate about Holden?  *2 QUOTES*
2. After his confrontation with Maurice, what does Holden imagine?  Analyze his fantasy and discuss what it reveals about Holden’s character.  *2 QUOTES*
3. Closely examine and discuss Holden’s conversation with Carl Luce.  What assumptions can you make about Holden’s state of mind?  *2 QUOTES*
4. Explore and discuss the concept that society forces children to grow up too fast.  Why is Holden so fascinated by the child singing?  What does the boy represent to Holden?
5. Examine and describe Holden and Sally’s date.  What do you think of his plan to run away?  Why do you think he asks Sally to run away with him?  Do you think he really does want to run away with her?  Explain.  Why does Sally get so upset with his plan?  How does the date end?  *2 QUOTES*

Homework
Finish the Socratic seminar questions in preparation for tomorrow’s discussion.

Wednesday, 3/9/16

Agenda

Project Options
Today, we discussed the different project options for The Catcher in the Rye.  Please see me for the handout and additional instructions. Your project will be due March 23, 2016.

Catch Up!
With the time left over in class, students were given the opportunity to catch up on their reading if they were behind.  They need to have read up through Chapter 19 to do tomorrow’s activity.

Tuesday, 3/8/16

Agenda

The Catcher in the Rye
Read chapters 17-19 (p. 123-148).  Whatever you don’t finish in class becomes homework.

Homework
Finish reading chapters 17-19 (p. 123-148).

Monday, 3/7/16

Agenda

The Catcher in the Rye
Read chapters 14-16 (p. 98-122).  Whatever you don’t finish in class becomes homework.

Homework
Finish reading chapters 14-16 (p. 98-122).

Friday, 3/4/16 - NO SCHOOL

NO SCHOOL - Staff Development Day

Thursday, 3/3/16

Due Today
Socratic seminar questions (due after our discussion).

Agenda

Socratic Seminar #2
Students participated in a Socratic seminar re: chapters 8-13 in The Catcher in the Rye.

Wednesday, 3/2/16

Agenda

Socratic Seminar Groups
Students met in their Socratic seminar groups to answer the following questions for tomorrow’s discussion:

1. How is Holden’s loneliness a constant theme in these chapters?  Provide and discuss 4-5 examples from the novel.
2. Discuss Holden’s fascination with the ducks in Central Park.  Why is he so interested in what happens to them?  Why do you think the cab driver got so “upset” by the question?  What is the “deeper” meaning of their conversation?
3. Reflect on the relationship of innocence v. experience.  What does Holden suspect about Jane’s past?  Describe Holden’s view on sex and relationships with girls.  Must have two quotes that support your answer.
4. Do you think Holden is a “typical” teenage boy?  Do you think today’s teenage boys can relate to Holden?  Explain.  Discuss and provide 3-4 examples from the novel.
5. Holden begins to feel sorry for Sunny, when and why?  Why do you think he did not have sex with Sunny?  How does this relate to the theme of innocence v. loss of innocence?
6. Extra credit: Group comes up with questions of their own and leads the discussion.

Homework
Finish Socratic seminar questions, due tomorrow.

Tuesday, 3/1/16

Agenda

The Catcher in the Rye
Reach chapters 11-13 in class (p. 66-98).  Whatever you don’t finish becomes homework!

Homework
Read up through p. 98 in The Catcher in the Rye.

Monday, 2/29/16

Agenda

The Catcher in the Rye
Read chapters eight through 10 in class (p. 53-66).  Whatever you don’t finish becomes homework! Read ahead if possible!

Homework
Read up through p. 66 in The Catcher in the Rye.

Friday, 2/26/16

Agenda

The Catcher in the Rye
Read chapter seven in class (p. 46-52).

Thursday, 2/25/16

Due Today
Socratic seminar questions (after our discussion).

Agenda

Socratic Seminar
Students participated in a Socratic seminar that addressed chapters 1-6 of The Catcher In The Rye.

Wednesday, 2/24/16

Agenda

Socratic Seminar Prep
Students will meet with their groups today to write out answers to this week’s Socratic seminar session.  They need to bring their answers to class tomorrow to participate in the discussion.

Homework
Finish Socratic seminar questions.

Tuesday, 2/23/16

Agenda

The Catcher in the Rye
We read chapters four and five in class today.  Students need to read chapter six (up through page 46).

Homework
Reach chapter 6.