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The Catcher in the Rye eNotes Lesson Plan
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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
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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
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This quiz contains reading comprehension questions for The Catcher in the Rye.
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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... -
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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... -
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"A Perfect Day for a Bananafish" by J.D. Salinger symbolism
by katemschultz
Using your notes and text, try to decipher what these items or people symbolize in “A Perfect Day for Bananafish.” SYMBOL Sybil Carpenter (her name and as a character) Seymour Glass (his name as a...