September 25th-28th

Monday, September 25, 2017

Today, students:

1)Reviewed the difference between general and literary symbols.

2)Applied Foster's process for deconstructing symbols to several key symbols from The Catcher in the Rye.

3)Compared, evaluated and presented their analysis of key symbols from The Catcher in the Rye.

Handouts from Today's Class:

1.8 Symbolism Handout

Tuesday, September 26th:

Today, students:

1) Shared their analysis of key symbols from the novel.

Wednesday, September 27th:

Today, students:

1) Reviewed key plot elements and thematic ideas from The Catcher in the Rye in preparation for their upcoming quiz.

2) Compared and discussed an excerpt from The Catcher in the Rye with a recent New York Times article of delayed adulthood.

1.10 Text Comparison Analysis Questions

Thursday, September 28th:

Today, students:

1) Completed a quiz on The Catcher in the Rye.

Friday, September 29th: Literacy Friday!