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The Catcher in the Rye eNotes Lesson Plan
by eNotes
Learning Objectives: By the end of this unit, students should be able to explain how the narrator changes throughout the course of the novel; compare and contrast the characters Holden labels... -
The Catcher in the Rye eNotes Reading Response Prompts
by eNotes
Holden admits to being a liar, but he constantly says he hates “phonies.” Do you think he sees a difference between lying and being a phony? Do you? Why or why not? Do you agree with Holden that... -
The Catcher in the Rye eNotes Teaching Guide
by Tessie Barbosa
So you’re going to teach J. D. Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye. Whether it’s your first or hundredth time, this iconic novel has been a mainstay of English classrooms for decades. While... -
The Catcher in the Rye Reading Comprehension Quiz
by Tessie Barbosa
This quiz contains reading comprehension questions for The Catcher in the Rye.
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Holden is critical of many things and often uses the word “phony” to express his criticism. What would you say he is critical of?
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Catcher in the Rye Scavenger Hunt
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CATR (part 1) Vocab and Spelling Quiz
by Lorna Stowers
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End of the book questions for The Catcher in the Rye
by katemschultz
Answer the following questions fully and complete with your group members. The more complete your answers, the more points you’ll receive. Mr. Antolini: perverted old man or concerned teacher? You... -
Questions for Chapters 3 and 4 of The Catcher in the Rye
by katemschultz
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Group work for chapter 15-18 of The Catcher in the Rye
by katemschultz
The Catcher in the Rye Chapters 15-18 Holden exhibits several instances of irrational behavior. Look up these instances in the book and explain why Holden chooses the courses of action that he... -
Questions for 8-14 of The Catcher in the Rye
by katemschultz
Take a few moments and reflect on each of these questions, jotting down notes and ideas that come to your head. The key is to have ideas and things to talk about—not to get the “right” answer. Why... -
CATR (Part 6) Vocab and Spelling Quiz Key
by Lorna Stowers
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CATR (Part 6) Vocab and Spelling Quiz
by Lorna Stowers
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CATR (part two) Vocab and Spelling Quiz Key
by Lorna Stowers
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CATR (part two) Vocab and Spelling Quiz
by Lorna Stowers
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CATR (Part Three) Vocab and Spelling Quiz Key
by Lorna Stowers
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CATR (Part 4) Vocab and Spelling Quiz Key
by Lorna Stowers
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CATR (Part three) Vocab and Spelling Quiz
by Lorna Stowers
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CATR (Part 5) Vocab and Spelling Quiz Key
by Lorna Stowers
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CATR (Part 5) Vocab and Spelling Quiz
by Lorna Stowers
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CATR (Part 4) Vocab and Spelling Quiz
by Lorna Stowers