The Catcher in the Rye (2021)

Lesson 10
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ELA

Unit 11

10th Grade

Lesson 10 of 26

Objective


Explain how Holden’s view of Phoebe reveals the theme youth. 

Readings and Materials


  • Book: The Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger  — Chapter 10

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Target Task


Multiple Choice

Holden includes the description of Phoebe and how she sees movies (bottom of p. 75) to highlight:

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What does Holden mean by “She kills everybody”? (p. 77)

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How does Holden mainly view Phoebe?

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To Holden, Phoebe mainly represents:

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Writing Prompt

How does Holden’s view of Phoebe reinforce a central theme of the novel? Explain using evidence.

Key Questions


  • Where is Holden going and why?
  • Why does Holden want to call Phoebe?
  • How does Holden view Phoebe?
  • Holden includes the description of Phoebe and how she sees movies (p. 75) to highlight what?
  • What bothers Holden about Phoebe? (p. 76)
  • How does Holden mainly view Phoebe?
  • To Holden, Phoebe mainly represents what?

Notes


  • Phoebe is a very important character in the story. Students should come out of this lesson knowing that Holden loves her unconditionally and this reveals his humanity. They should also acknowledge that because she is a child, Holden views her as pure.
  • Depending on time, you can ask the final Target Task question as a short response to literature or do a turn and talk

Next

Analyze and explain how themes from the poem are similar to those found in the novel.

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