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The Catcher in the Rye (2021)

Lesson 26

ELA

Unit 11

10th Grade

Lesson 26 of 26

The following assessments accompany Unit 11. For more guidance, see the Summative Assessments Teacher Tool.

Content Assessment

The Content Assessment tests students' ability to read a "cold" or unfamiliar passage and answer multiple choice and short answer questions. Additionally, a longer writing prompt pushes students to synthesize unit content knowledge or unit essential questions in writing. The Content Assessment should be used as the primary assessment because it shows mastery of unit content knowledge and standards.

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Lesson Map

Identify narrator’s tone based on diction and support with relevant textual evidence.

“A&P”

Explain how the narrator’s final words reveal theme.

“A&P”

Determine the main purpose of paragraphs in a nonfiction text.

“J. D. Salinger, Literary Recluse, Dies at 91”

Characterize Salinger based on his obituary and draw connections between Salinger and Holden.

“J. D. Salinger, Literary Recluse, Dies at 91”

Characterize Holden based on his diction and interactions with peers.

The Catcher in the Rye — Chapters 1-2

Explain the difference between Holden’s point of view of himself/others and reality.

The Catcher in the Rye pp. 16–26 — Chapter 3

Analyze Holden’s true character based on his relationship with Jane, his treatment of Ackley, and his revelation of Allie’s death.

Infer the effect Allie’s death has had on Holden.

The Catcher in the Rye — Chapters 4-5

Identify signs of Holden’s upcoming breakdown and explain how this contributes to the novel’s overall plot.

The Catcher in the Rye — Chapter 7
“Depression: Signs and Symptoms”

Explain how Salinger’s description of the hotel reveals theme.

Write a clear and effective thesis statement in response to a prompt.

The Catcher in the Rye — Chapter 9

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

The Catcher in the Rye — Chapter 10

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

“Ode on a Distant Prospect of Eton College”

Explain the significance of Jane and what Holden’s view of her reveals.

The Catcher in the Rye — Chapter 11

Explain the symbolism of the ducks.

Explain the author’s use of juxtaposition in the scene at Ernie’s and how it reveals theme.

The Catcher in the Rye — Chapter 12

Explain why Holden feels he is “yellow” and use that explanation to predict Holden’s behavior later in the chapter.

The Catcher in the Rye — Chapter 13

Explain the impact religion has on Holden’s thoughts by using information from biblical stories.

Explain what the conflict in this chapter reveals about Holden and Sunny both.

The Catcher in the Rye — Chapter 14
“The Bible (CEV)” — Luke 5:1-11
“The Bible (CEV)” — Matthew 10
“The Bible (NLT)” — Mark 5

Independently analyze Salinger’s characterization of Holden in this chapter.

The Catcher in the Rye — Chapter 15

Explain how Salinger uses structure to communicate Holden’s state of mind.

Analyze and explain how the displays at the museum reveal theme.

The Catcher in the Rye — Chapter 16

Identify Holden’s changing emotions during his encounter with Sally.

The Catcher in the Rye — Chapter 17

Craft a written response explaining Holden’s changing feelings in chapter 17.

Explain how Salinger conveys Holden’s mental state in chapter 18.

The Catcher in the Rye — Chapters 17-18

Explain what we learn about Holden from his interaction with Luce, using both explicitly stated and implicitly implied information.

The Catcher in the Rye — Chapter 19

Distinguish between Holden’s fears and anxiety based on information from a nonfiction source.

“The Complexity of Fear”
The Catcher in the Rye — Chapter 20

Infer Holden’s motivations by closely reading details.

Analyze the relationship between Phoebe and Holden.

The Catcher in the Rye — Chapter 21

Explain how Holden’s misconception about the poem reveals a larger theme of the novel.

The Catcher in the Rye — Chapter 22
“Comin thro’ the Rye”

Explain the significance of Holden’s interactions with Mr. Antolini.

The Catcher in the Rye — Chapters 23-24

Analyze and interpret the significance of the last two lines of the novel.

The Catcher in the Rye — Chapters 25-26

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