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Learning more about Holden Caulfield's worldview and state of mind is an integral part of understanding J.D. Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye. A thorough packet of materials pertaining to the unit allow learners to build prior knowledge about the 1940's, track important concepts during reading, and choose between a cumulative scrapbook project or writing prompt.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use the study guide questions as checks for understanding for daily reading, or as quick warm-ups during the novel unit
- Incorporate the literary theme worksheets into a daily reading journal
Classroom Considerations
- Historical context mentions the abortion rate in 1945; be sure that members of the class can discuss these issues in a mature and supportive way, or consider eliminating this part of the packet if it's not appropriate for the classroom, as it is not relevant to the study of the book
- Resource is created and formatted for a particular classroom, and may be more effective if tailored to the needs of your own learners
- Project and writing ideas are complex and are more appropriate for advanced learners or in conjunction with more scaffolding and support
Pros
- Provides helpful resources for the novel unit, including a list of symbols, a character map, and a template for noting evidence to support literary themes
- Includes a link to the opening of David Copperfield to provide context to Holden's disdain for the work
Cons
- None