Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Objective:
CC.1.4.11-12.A
Write informative/ explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas,
concepts, and information clearly and accurately.
CC.1.3.11-12.A
Determine and analyze the relationship between two or
more themes or central ideas of a text, including the development and
interaction of the themes; provide an objective summary of the text.
SWBAT: Students will be able to make connections between the novel and their own lives. Also, students will be
able to discuss and analyze themes in Catcher in the Rye.
DO NOW:
Take a sheet of paper.
Write 4-6 sentences:
Think about Holden Caufield’s behavior and
interactions with other characters in the story. How does he compare (similar) to a typical
teenager in 2013?
USE TWO EXAMPLES FROM THE STORY
Start like this: Holden, the main character in the novel, is very similar to teens of today. For example, Holden...
Use transitions - examples: also, furthermore, in addition
DUE
TOMORROW: Questions for Chapters 11-16
Themes activity
What is a theme?
- A theme is a subject or idea that occurs throughout a story. Themes are the fundamental and often universal ideas explored in a literary work. Most novels have several themes, which are usually interrelated.
- A theme is a “big idea,” not one specific event, action, or emotion.
- Themes are usually not explicitly stated.
- To find a theme, look for THE MEssage.
What does Holden go through that every person goes through?
Alienation (noun):
1.
Isolation from a
group or an activity to which one should belong or in which one should be
involved.
2.
Loss or lack of
sympathy; estrangement: "public alienation from bureaucracy".
