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10 Catcher Continued.notebook 1 June 03, 2013 May 77:16 PM Day 4 Objective: May 8 1) A journal prompt 2) Review one of the more important pieces of the novel and perhaps an inspiration for Holden's attitude 3) Themes, Symbols, and Journal writing Homework: 79 by Friday Two Extra Credit Opportunities...Ask! Do Now: Get out journals...answer either of the following question in the back section of the booklet under the "your journal space" section. 1) What is the defining moment of your life thus far? Consider Holden's Allie story when thinking. 2) Describe a time when someone around you had something that you desperately wanted. How did you show your desire to have the thing? Did you get it? What was your reaction to the outcome? May 77:16 PM Objective: May 9 1) A Gatsby Do Now 2) Creative Thursday? 3) Symbol/Theme Talk 4) Prepare for the seminar tomorrow Homework: 79 by tomorrow Annotate the two articles by tomorrow...they're short Do Now: Write a list (bulletpoint form) of the concepts (not simple plot points) from The Great Gatsby novel that you believe are essential to the movie, but you fear may be cut. As an example, I could see the director deciding to not involve the green light, but I believe it is essential to the novel. May 77:16 PM Theme Watch: Alienation/Disconnection/Isolation & the desire to connect Innocence and loss of innocence The futility of Holden onto the past Phoniness the difference between internal struggle and outward appearance Lack of reliability of our thoughts and memories The effect the past has on us Symbols: The glove? The cannon? The hat? The weather? Let's turn to page 38 and read about Holden's troublesome and sad past. May 77:16 PM Creative Thursday! At the risk of summarizing, as we read through Chapter 46, we see a usually underachieving Holden decide to put his considerable academic skills to the test as he writes a descriptive paper for Stradlater. Of course, Ole Strad is not a fan and Holden immediately rips the paper up. Not much is known other than... The paper was about Allie's baseball glove (details page 38) It was a "descriptive" paper on the object Holden writes the story with the glove in his hands He changes Allie's name in the story Holden "likes writing about it" and he has a deep affection for Allie He writes it in an hour on a jamming typewriter Holden gives Stradlater the paper, meaning Holden was probably proud In 23 paragraphs, with as little other directions as possible, WRITE THE PAPER about Allie's glove. We will start together and brainstorm ideas if necessary. This will be collected at the end of class. May 77:16 PM Objective: May 10, 2013 1) Socratic Seminar 2) Back to writing? Is there ever time? Homework: 1011 for Monday Do Now: Get out the two articles and be prepared to get to you correct circle May 77:16 PM Group 1: All That Jazz Cassidy Jess Paige Chris Sean Freddie John R Alex Cooper Andrew W Conner Steve Group 2: A Gaudy Theme Park Maggie Adi Tess John C Greg Brandon Joey Ryan Andrew D Brendan Connor Matt

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June 03, 2013

May 7­7:16 PM

Day 4 Objective: May 81) A journal prompt2) Review one of the more important pieces of the novel and perhaps an inspiration for Holden's attitude 3) Themes, Symbols, and Journal writing

Homework: 7­9 by FridayTwo Extra Credit Opportunities...Ask!

Do Now: Get out journals...answer either of the following question in the back section of the booklet under the "your journal space" section.

1) What is the defining moment of your life thus far? Consider Holden's Allie story when thinking.

2) Describe a time when someone around you had something that you desperately wanted. How did you show your desire to have the thing? Did you get it? What was your reaction to the outcome?

May 7­7:16 PM

Objective: May 91) A Gatsby Do Now2) Creative Thursday?3) Symbol/Theme Talk4) Prepare for the seminar tomorrow

Homework:7­9 by tomorrow

   Annotate the two articles by tomorrow...they're short

Do Now:Write a list (bullet­point form) of the concepts (not simple plot points) from The Great Gatsby novel that you believe are 

essential to the movie, but you fear may be cut. As an example, 

I could see the director deciding to not involve the green light, but I believe it is essential to the novel.

       

May 7­7:16 PM

Theme Watch:•  Alienation/Disconnection/Isolation & the desire to connect•  Innocence and loss of innocence•  The futility of Holden onto the past•  Phoniness ­ the difference between internal struggle and outward     appearance•  Lack of reliability of our thoughts and memories•  The effect the past has on us

Symbols:The glove?The cannon?The hat?The weather?

Let's turn to page 38 and read about Holden's troublesome and sad past.

May 7­7:16 PM

Creative Thursday!   At the risk of summarizing, as we read through Chapter 4­6, we see a usually underachieving Holden decide to put his considerable academic skills to the test as he writes a descriptive paper for Stradlater. Of course, Ole Strad is not a fan and Holden immediately rips the paper up. Not much is known other than...

• The paper was about Allie's baseball glove (details page 38)• It was a "descriptive" paper on the object• Holden writes the story with the glove in his hands• He changes Allie's name in the story• Holden "likes writing about it" and he has a deep affection for Allie

• He writes it in an hour on a jamming typewriter• Holden gives Stradlater the paper, meaning Holden was probably proud

In 2­3 paragraphs, with as little other directions as possible, WRITE THE PAPER about Allie's glove. We will start together and brainstorm ideas if necessary. This will be collected at the end of class.  

May 7­7:16 PM

Objective: May 10, 20131) Socratic Seminar2) Back to writing? Is there ever time?

Homework: 10­11 for Monday

Do Now:Get out the two articles and be prepared to 

get to you correct circle

May 7­7:16 PM

Group 1: All That Jazz

Cassidy Jess

Paige Chris

Sean Freddie

John R Alex

Cooper Andrew W

Conner Steve

Group 2: A Gaudy Theme Park

Maggie Adi

Tess John C

Greg Brandon

Joey Ryan

Andrew D Brendan

Connor Matt

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May 7­7:16 PM

Group 1: All That Jazz

Frank Julian

Mikey Abbey 

Justin

Veronica

Matt

Alec

Group 2: Gaudy Theme Park

Matai Kayla

Nicole Mikayla

Magz

Katie

Jake

Elise

Zach

May 7­7:16 PM

Objective: May 131) Let's look back at the symbols and themes in need of work in the Pency Prep stage of the notebooks2) You will be asked to begin filling out the NYC section of your notebooks3) Some short story writing...

Homework: 10­11 for tomorrow

Do Now:In the personal journal section of your notebooks answer one of the following:1) In your best Holden impression, describe a current problem in your life. Be specific and consider Holden's writing/speaking style. 2) Describe a personal fear. Again, try to use Holden's cynical, repetitive, and judgmental style while doing so. 

May 7­7:16 PM

Theme Watch:•  Alienation/Disconnection/Isolation & the desire to connect•  Innocence and loss of innocence•  The futility of Holden onto the past•  Phoniness ­ the difference between internal struggle and outward     appearance•  Lack of reliability of our thoughts and memories•  The effect the past has on us

Symbols:The glove?The cannon?The hat?The weather?

Let's turn to page 38 and read about Holden's troublesome and sad past.

May 7­7:16 PM

Creative Thursday!   At the risk of summarizing, as we read through Chapter 4­6, we see a usually underachieving Holden decide to put his considerable academic skills to the test as he writes a descriptive paper for Stradlater. Of course, Ole Strad is not a fan and Holden immediately rips the paper up. Not much is known other than...

• The paper was about Allie's baseball glove (details page 38)• It was a "descriptive" paper on the object• Holden writes the story with the glove in his hands• He changes Allie's name in the story• Holden "likes writing about it" and he has a deep affection for Allie

• He writes it in an hour on a jamming typewriter• Holden gives Stradlater the paper, meaning Holden was probably proud

In 2­3 paragraphs, with as little other directions as possible, WRITE THE PAPER about Allie's glove. We will start together and brainstorm ideas if necessary. This will be collected at the end of class.  

May 7­7:16 PM

Objective: May 141) Consider our reactions to Holden thus far...2) Tests returned3) Plot chapters 10­11 in the journals ­ no sharing this time4) Major symbol 5) Story writing

Homework: Chapters 12­13 by tomorrow

Do Now: Holden Caulfield is a polarizing character. Some read Holden's words and find inspiration and the true voice of a struggling youth. Others, to be honest, can't read past his whininess.

In your journal, tell me if you sympathize with Holden. Do you feel bad for him? Why or why not? Use story details. 

May 7­7:16 PM

A symbol or two:

1) Page 60 ­ The frozen lake and the ducks 

> Idea 1: Holden wants everything to freeze and stay still> Idea 2: Holden is losing it...does he think the ducks are 

frozen in the lake? Does he really not know where they would fly to?

> Idea 3: Is he looking for advice?

2) Page 67­68 ­ Phoebe's description

> "Allie, the one that died"> short hair in the summer...> "she was such a little kid"

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June 03, 2013

May 7­7:16 PM

Objective: May 151) Link "This is Water" to Holden2) Continue again with journals and symbols3) Lots of time for writing today...for real

Homework:Read 14­15 for tomorrow

Do Now:I want to try this with as little direction and restrictions as possible. In any way you see fit, please write in your journal the way or ways in which the video at the end of yesterday's class ("This is Water" by David Foster Wallace) can be related to The Catcher in the Rye and/or Holden Caulfield. 

May 7­7:16 PM

A symbol continued:

1) Page 82 ­ The frozen lake and the ducks continued

> In your journal, write some ways this is a continued metaphor

A theme:

• Morbidity (Page 85) ­ Linking concepts to death and mortality and the larger psychological issues at hand

• Attempt to list some more...chat with a neighbor and we will share

 

May 7­7:16 PM

Objective: May 16­17We will spend the next two days completing two activities...

1) We will be writing and completing creative short stories based on a pivotal moment on insight into Holden as a person.

2) We will be examining the chapters and pairing a song with the work in an effort to diversify the stimulus. What's that even mean?

Homework: Chapter 21 by Monday

Do Now: Depends on the day?

May 7­7:16 PM

Creative Everyday!   At the risk of summarizing, as we read through Chapter 4­6, we see a usually underachieving Holden decide to put his considerable academic skills to the test as he writes a descriptive paper for Stradlater. Of course, Ole Strad is not a fan and Holden immediately rips the paper up. Not much is known other than...

• The paper was about Allie's baseball glove (details page 38)• It was a "descriptive" paper on the object• Holden writes the story with the glove in his hands• He changes Allie's name in the story• Holden "likes writing about it" and he has a deep affection for Allie

• He writes it in an hour on a jamming typewriter• Holden gives Stradlater the paper, meaning Holden was probably proud

In 2­3 paragraphs, with as little other directions as possible, WRITE THE PAPER about Allie's glove. 

May 7­7:16 PM

Objective: May 17

1) Examine a solid piece of writing

2) Journal work

2) Examine the chapters and pairing a song with the work in an effort to diversify the stimulus

Homework: Chapter 21 by Monday

Song choice by Monday...not all presented...thematic tie

Do Now: In a quick two sentences maximum, write the "descriptive" paper Holden would have written if it was his own assignment and not Stradlater's. As in, it can be implied he only wrote something because it wasn't expected of him. What would he have done for his own assignment?

May 7­7:16 PM

Objective: May 201) Do Now ­ Musical Ties2) Update our journals to be current with the chapters3) Presentations on some things

Homework: Continue with Chapters 15­21 for tomorrow 

Do Now: Over the weekend, you were to make a thematic connection between our novel and a song of your choice, much like I did with the Bob Dylan song. In the journal section of your notebooks, please write the name of the song you have chosen. Then, in a 3­5 sentences, please tell me the connections you see between the two pieces.   

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June 03, 2013

May 7­7:16 PM

Objective: May 211) Do Now and journal work2) Groupwork and song presentations3) Short story reading???4) Start the Times article

Homework: Continue the Times article with annotations

Do Now:We earlier described Catcher as a buildings­roman, or a coming­of­age story. If this is true, that term also implies a journey of some sort. What would you describe as Holden's journey? Where is he coming from and going to, physically and emotionally? What are the obstacles in his way? What are his tools to help him succeed? 

May 7­7:16 PM

Group Work:

1. Bring along your song and annotations.

2. One­by­one, present your choice and findings to the group. 

3. Pick one of the songs to present. This should be based on which song your groups feels is the best representation of themes found in the novel. 

4. When presenting, tell the class of the song title, some important lines or overall concepts, and their thematic tie to the novel. 

5. Your group will be assessed on the presentation of the single member.

May 7­7:16 PM

A SAMPLE SHORT STORY:Sentences of green criss­crossed, filling every square inch. Delicate little boyish letters danced around every curve, every concave. Walt Whitman, Emily Dickinson, T.S. Elliot, Charles Bukowski, they all left their voices on this little left­handed glove, a glove so worked out from not only use, but being looked at. It felt aged beyond its age, as if the poets, or perhaps the glove's user, had lent it wisdom...history. Cracked and hard to the touch, but oh so tiny, so sad to the eye, the glove suggested a hidden history and meaning. Deciphering it meant deciphering every curve, ever ridge, every stitch. But it warned against sacrilege. It wanted, or was wanted to be, frozen in time.

May 7­7:16 PM

Objective: May 221) Socratic Seminar "The Me Me Me Generation"2) Let's actually have time for feedback today...those of you on the outside will be writing and sharing at the end3) Journals if there is time?

Homework: Chapter 22­23 for tomorrow

Do Now: Get out the annotated article and start deciding if you are interested in being in the center circle. We all may talk, but those of you on the outside will form premeditated thoughts to present. Let's decide and move to our places...

May 7­7:16 PM

Objective: May 281) Finish Seminar with feedback2) Deconstruct the writing by composing letters to the writer

Homework: 22­23 by tomorrow

Do Now:Get out the "Me Me Me Generation" writing and take back your feedback form if you were on the outside of the circle

May 7­7:16 PM

Objective: May 291) Unpacking a major symbol2) Journal 22­233) Back to writing

Homework:Chapter 24 for tomorrow

Do Now: Using the backward process of figuring out symbols, what is a concept that obviously means more to Holden than the physical object (or in this case profession) itself?What is the symbolic relevance of Holden's aspiration to be the catcher in the rye AND the significance of the fact he misquoted the line to the poem and it is actually "meet" not "catch".  What is the difference? 

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June 03, 2013

May 14­7:47 AM

Letters to the editor: Quick Reference Guide

• Open with an appropriate salutation.

• Lead with a strong statement that clearly expresses your reaction (why are you responding?)

• Work in the opposite direction of importance, that is from the greatest points to the least.

• Tie your story to personal experience or recent media.

• Make sure you have specific points of consideration and evidence to support your reaction.

• Close with an appropriate signature line.

May 14­7:47 AM

Outline:

• Paragraph One: Mention article (ʺThe Me Me Me Generationʺ by Joel Stein) and make a strong statement about your reaction (they should know what type or response to expect by the end of your 2‑3 sentence opening).

• Paragraph 2‑3/4: Choose SPECIFIC points in the article to respond to.  Personal anecdotes are valuable here.

• Paragraph 4/5: Closing statement to reassert your point or suggest improvement.

To the Editor:

250‑325 words   

May 7­7:16 PM

Objective: May 301) "You are not special" ­ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lfxYhtf8o42) Let's journal 22­243) Discuss Holden's ideas about being the catcher in the rye4) Mr. Antolini???

Homework:Finish the book by Monday! We may read a bit together tomorrow or Monday too...Letters to Joel Stein by Friday on turnitin ONLY!!!

Do Now:As we watch the commencement address "You are not special", please consider what you feel is David McCoullough Jr.'s true message. Do this apart from the "Me Me Me Generation" piece. Write a few sentences about this concept in your journal.Also, extra credit, for real...tell me why YOLO is an illogical saying.  

May 7­7:16 PM

Objective: May 311) A journal Do Now2) Discuss the "Collapse" Section of journals and document Rye symbol3) Antolini worksheet and a Cuckoo connection

Homework: Letters by the end of the dayFinish books by MondayAnnotate Seminar handout by Monday

Do Now:Consider the "worst you". Try to be honest (you don't have to share to the class). When are you the worst person you ever are? When are you simply deplorable? When are you acting in a way that would make elder family members cringe? Think about it for real...don't rush to judgment.

Mine is easy, btw...I am the worst person alive when I am driving.   

May 7­7:16 PM

Connecting Literature: A Definable SkillThe context of the moment is Chief Bromden getting in trouble for having gum stuck to the bottom of his bed. Geever, an orderly, is

scraping the gum off as Chief tries to sleep. McMurphy wakes up to Chief getting scolded for chewing on old gum too much, so in true-McMurphy fashion he attempts to lighten the mood. He sings a funny cowboy song and Chief is simply unable to hold in his laughter, and thereby proves for the first time that he is not deaf, only pretending to be so. He and McMurphy have a long conversation, presumably Chief’s first in years. After the conversation and as McMurphy turns over and begins falling back to sleep, Chief narrates the following:

…He’s layin’ awful quiet, I told myself, I ought to touch him to see if he’s still alive…

That’s a lie. I know he’s still alive. That ain’t the reason I want to touch him.

I want to touch him because he is a man.

That’s a lie too. There’s other men around. I could touch them.

I want to touch him because I’m one of these queers!

But that’s a lie too. That’s one fear hiding behind another. If I was one of these queers I’d want to do other things with him. I just want to touch him because he’s who he is.

But as I was about to reach over to that arm he said, “Say, Chief,” and rolled in bed with a lurch of covers, facing me, “Say, Chief, why don’t you come on this fishing trip with us tomorrow?” (222)

May 7­7:16 PM

Objective: June 3...weird1) Write on the ending2) Finish journals3) Some creative writing4) Seminar prep

Homework:Journals by tomorrow...responsible for it all!

Seminar tomorrow ­ Annotate

Do Now: Answer either1) Have you ever had an experience people sometimes refer to as "out of body"? In other words, have you ever felt yourself losing control of your own actions or emotions and felt like you understood what was happening, but could not control it?2) Write down some feelings on the end of the book. By now you know there is no major action movie explosions, but a lot still takes place. Describe some feelings about the end of the novel and on the novel reading experience as a whole.  

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June 03, 2013

May 14­7:47 AM

• LaGuardia Airport

• An old pair of ice skates

• A sports jacket with the Pencey crest on the breast pocket.

• Sunglasses

• Worms on a sidewalk

The following is a menu of items that J.D. Salinger considered using as symbols in the book before he eventually settled on the hat, the ducks, and the museum (to name a few).  Your task is to choose two of the items and create a potential explanation for how they could be used as symbols.

• A large pair of headphones

• The Flatiron building

• A broken glass window in the hotel

• A piano that needs to be tuned.

May 7­7:16 PM

Objective: 

May 14­7:47 AM

1. Warm­up by discussing the symbolic relevance of Holden's aspiration to be the catcher in the rye AND the significance of the fact he misquoted the line to the poem and it is actually meet not catch. What is the difference?

2. The next slide is going to have a menu of items that J.D. Salinger considered using as symbols in the book before he eventually settled on the hat, the ducks, and the museum (to name a few). Your task is to choose two of the items and create a potential explanation for how they could be used as symbols.