The Catcher in the Rye
The Catcher in the Rye: A Unit Plan
Second Edition
Based on the book by J. D. Salinger Written by Mary B. Collins
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TABLE OF CONTENTS - The Catcher in the Rye Introduction Unit Objectives Reading Assignment Sheet Unit Outline Study Questions (Short Answer) Quiz/Study Questions (Multiple Choice) Pre-reading Vocabulary Worksheets Lesson One (Introductory Lesson) Nonfiction Assignment Sheet Oral Reading Evaluation Form Writing Assignment 1 Writing Assignment 2 Writing Assignment 3 Writing Evaluation Form Vocabulary Review Activities Extra Writing Assignments/Discussion ?s Unit Review Activities Unit Tests Unit Resource Materials Vocabulary Resource Materials 5 8 9 10 13 20 35 45 47 50 48 64 68 67 62 59 69 73 103 117
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR J. D. SALINGER SALINGER, J. D. (born 1919). Although he is one of the most widely read authors in the English language, J. D. Salinger successfully kept himself out of the public eye for most of his career. His preference for seclusion made his life a matter of speculation among fans and his literary output a subject of controversy among critics. Jerome David Salinger was born in New York City on Jan. 1, 1919. After studying at Columbia and New York universities, he turned to writing. His first short story appeared in Story magazine in 1940. After service in World War II his stories appeared regularly in The New Yorker magazine. Major recognition and a large following came with his novel, 'The Catcher in the Rye', published in 1951. This touching and humorous story about a rebellious teenager became a cult
Second Edition
Based on the book by J. D. Salinger Written by Mary B. Collins
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This version distributed by eNotes.com LLC. ©1996 by Teacher's Pet Publications, Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
*Only the student materials in this unit plan such as worksheets, study questions, assignment sheets, and tests may be reproduced multiple times for use in the purchaser’s classroom. For additional copyright questions, please contact eNotes.com LLC or Teacher’s Pet Publications.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS - The Catcher in the Rye Introduction Unit Objectives Reading Assignment Sheet Unit Outline Study Questions (Short Answer) Quiz/Study Questions (Multiple Choice) Pre-reading Vocabulary Worksheets Lesson One (Introductory Lesson) Nonfiction Assignment Sheet Oral Reading Evaluation Form Writing Assignment 1 Writing Assignment 2 Writing Assignment 3 Writing Evaluation Form Vocabulary Review Activities Extra Writing Assignments/Discussion ?s Unit Review Activities Unit Tests Unit Resource Materials Vocabulary Resource Materials 5 8 9 10 13 20 35 45 47 50 48 64 68 67 62 59 69 73 103 117
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR J. D. SALINGER SALINGER, J. D. (born 1919). Although he is one of the most widely read authors in the English language, J. D. Salinger successfully kept himself out of the public eye for most of his career. His preference for seclusion made his life a matter of speculation among fans and his literary output a subject of controversy among critics. Jerome David Salinger was born in New York City on Jan. 1, 1919. After studying at Columbia and New York universities, he turned to writing. His first short story appeared in Story magazine in 1940. After service in World War II his stories appeared regularly in The New Yorker magazine. Major recognition and a large following came with his novel, 'The Catcher in the Rye', published in 1951. This touching and humorous story about a rebellious teenager became a cult