American Literature
Monday - Friday - 12.7.15-12.11.15
The Catcher in the Rye
Read Chapters 4-6 Monday night. Answer questions in study guide (see link).
Tuesday - Chapters 7-11
Wednesday - Chapters 12-14
Thursday - Chapters 15-18
Friday- 19-22
Monday-Wednesday, Friday 12.14-12.18
Monday- Chapters 23-26
Tuesday - Final Writing Assignment- (take home assignment) Lesson: The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock
Wednesday/Friday - Presentations
Guiding Questions for The Catcher in the Rye
1. How
does Salinger use symbolism in The
Catcher in the Rye?
2. What
does the metaphor of the ducks in the frozen lagoon represent?
3. What
purpose does the juxtaposition of Holden's search for the ducks and the
flash-back to Allie's death serve?
4. What
is the significance of the title as it relates to Holden and his views on
childhood?
Freshman Literature
Beginning of Part II of To Kill a Mockingbird
Complete E-Text
Post Containing all Journal Prompts,, other resources, and Film
Reflections Journals are due Friday, Dec. 11, 2015
Monday - we read chapter 13-14 in class. For homework, students are to read chapters 15-18.