JD Salingers The Catcher in the Rye Day

JD Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye Day 8 Thesis development

Journal Warm Up: Understanding Character JD Salinger was a very private person. He took his personal life, as well as his writing, very seriously. According to Salinger’s Biography, he would only allow his books to be published with a plain white cover. He did this to make people read the book for what it was, and not for what it looked like. With society so interested in looks and appeal, this was a very bold move for Salinger. You are now being given the chance to redesign a cover for The Catcher in the Rye. Imagine Salinger trusts you, and only you, to truly represent the novel in the best way you think. What will the cover feature? You can describe the cover the way you want it to look or you can illustrate it. Explain your choices.

In what ways is The Catcher in the Rye a novel of social protest? What aspects of society does Salinger critique? What alternatives does he offer? ◦ What does Holden fear? ◦ Does Holden choose to isolate or alienate himself? ◦ Does Holden refuse to accept reality? ◦ What does Holden value? ◦ How does the author’s tone contribute to the critique? James Bryan notes that Holden “is poised between two worlds, one he cannot return to and one he fears to enter. ” In what ways does Holden embody the limbo between childhood and adulthood? ◦ Do you think Holden is struggling to grow up? ◦ How does Holden view adulthood or childhood? ◦ Holden develops aliases and pretends to be other people. What purpose does this serve? ◦ Is Holden mature or immature? ◦ What is running away from or trying to escape? Arthur Heiserman and James E. Miller Jr. write, “American literature seems fascinated with the outcast, the person who defies traditions in order to arrive at some pristine knowledge, some personal integrity. ” In what ways does this novel exhibit a fascination with the outcast? Does Holden find his place in the world? ◦ How does he make himself an outcast? ◦ In ways do societal norms further his alienation? ◦ What is Holden desperate for? ◦ What is he searching/seeking/looking for?

Homework: Unit 4 Vocabulary Quiz Feb 4 th/5 th *Complete your thesis and 3 supporting quotes Success Criteria: letter D in the introduction ANALYZING letter B & C in all 3 body paragraphs The student: (Total of 7 lines completed) i. competently analyses the content, Learning Intentions: context, language, structure, technique, Students will make important style of text(s) and the relationship among texts inferences when approaching new and/or unfamiliar reading or concepts. ◦ Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support your thesis statement will engage in the evaluation and critique(s) when approaching new and/or unfamiliar reading or concepts. ii. competently analyses the effects of the creator’s choices on an audience iii. sufficiently justifies opinions and ideas with examples and explanations; uses accurate terminology Develop a thesis statement that makes a debatable claim about the main character (Why does Holden withdraw from society? ) Record textual evidence (at least 3 different quotes) in your body paragraphs to support your thesis Students

College and career readiness ACT: ATL: Thinking Skills ACT: WRITING/Focusing on Analyzing and evaluating issues and ideas Practice observing carefully the Topic (FOC) 11 12: Gather and organize relevant information to formulate an argument FOC 601. Maintain a precise Evaluate evidence and arguments focus on discussing the Draw reasonable conclusions and generalizations specific issue in the prompt Revise understanding based on new information and evidence throughout the essay Consider ideas from multiple perspectives FOC 602. Present a critical Develop contrary or opposing arguments complex concepts and projects into their thesis that clearly establishes Analyze constituent parts and synthesize them to create new understanding the focus on the writer’s Use brainstorming and visual diagrams to generate new position on the issue ideas and inquiries Make unexpected or unusual connections between objects and/or ideas

Literary Analysis Essay Assessment Steps to Writing Literary Analysis Essay: Review your notes. ◦ Review your literature circle role sheets and journals. What idea do you keep thinking about or coming back to in your notes? Analyze the author’s choices to determine how they contribute to theme. Write a thesis statement. To build your argument, you need to find evidence from the text to support your thesis statement. You must have a minimum of 3 quotes. Start drafting body paragraphs. Work on introduction and conclusion. Revise.

Thesis Statements A thesis statement is one or two complete and concise sentences that succinctly expresses your view concerning a particular topic. What a thesis statement IS: A thesis statement is a debatable claim that requires evidence and support, not a universally agreed upon fact or an observation; it should present a position that readers could disagree with realistically. It is a statement that unifies the paper by stating the writer's most important or significant point regarding the topic. It should attempt to convince readers of something, change their minds about something, or urge them to do something.

Is it a thesis statement or not? People use many lawn chemicals. People are poisoning the environment with chemicals merely to keep their lawns green. The thesis of this paper is the difficulty of solving our environmental problems. Solving our environmental problems is more difficult than many environmentalists believe.

In Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice, Shylock is alienated, justifying his vengefulness and making him a sympathetic villain. In The Catcher in the Rye, Holden’s obsession and memories of Allie may or may not act as a kind of guardian angel. In The Catcher in the Rye, Holden’s obsession with Allie causes Holden’s inability to survive in society.

Citing Your Quotes To illustrate this, Holden says, “Sometimes you get tired of riding in taxicabs that same way you get tired of riding in elevators. All of a sudden, you have to walk, no matter how far or high up” (Salinger 88). When visiting Mr. Spencer, Holden says, “’Look, sir. Don’t worry about me, ’ I said. ‘I mean it. I’ll be all right. I’m just going through a phase right now. Everybody goes through phases and all, don’t they? ’” (Salinger 15).

Is it a thesis statement or not? A thesis statement is: q one to two complete and succinct sentences that succinctly expresses your view of Holden q a debatable claim (NOT an obvious fact) q TIP: Once you’ve written thesis, think of a counter thesis that would oppose yours. Got one? Good, move forward BUT hang onto that thought. avoids 1 st person (I think…I believe… I feel…) q

Writing Circles Preparation 1. Review what you have learned about Holden. ◦ Review your literature circle role sheets and journal warm ups and cool downs. What ideas about Holden do you keep thinking about or coming back to in your notes? 2. What claim do you want to make about Holden? Why does Holden withdraw from society? 3. Write your thesis statement. 4. To build your argument, you need to find evidence from the text to support your thesis statement. You must have a minimum of 3 quotes to support your thesis statement.

Writing Circles Preparation 1. Review what you have learned about Holden. ◦ Review your literature circle role sheets and journal warm ups and cool downs. What idea about Holden do you keep thinking about or coming back to in your notes? Character’s Quotes Page # Character Analysis “Look, sir. Don’t worry about me, ” I said. “I mean it. I’ll be all right. I’m just going through a phase right now. Everybody goes through phases and all, don’t they? ” 15 Holden’s insistence about him going through a phase but at the same time turning it into a question demonstrates his anxiety and uncertainty about being able to transition into adulthood. “You know those ducks in that lagoon right near Central Park South? That little lake? By any chance, do you happen to know where they go, the ducks, when it gets all frozen over? Do you happen to know, by any chance? ” I realized it was only one chance in a million. 60 Holden’s inquiring about the safety and whereabouts of the ducks and how they transition from the comfortable waters to treacherous conditions in winter. His curiosity demonstrates his concerns and fears about where he will go or belong in society as he grows up and leaves the comfort of childhood. The answer is very important to him and he is fearful that he doesn’t know, nor does anybody else know. “I could probably tell you what I did after I went home, and how I got sick and all, and what school I’m supposed to go to next fall, after I get out of here, but I don’t feel like it. I really don’t. That stuff doesn’t interest me too much right now. ” 213 Holden is faced with moving forward in his life, but he isn’t ready to address it yet. He is avoiding his transition back to school and doesn’t want to think about it at all. He doesn’t know how to face the harsh world and he doesn’t want to turn into an adult like those he is so critical of.

2. Writing Circles Preparation What claim do you want to make about Holden? Why does Holden withdraw from society? 3. Write your thesis statement. Character’s Quotes Page # Character Analysis “Look, sir. Don’t worry about me, ” I said. “I mean it. I’ll be all right. I’m just going through a phase right now. Everybody goes through phases and all, don’t they? ” 15 Holden’s insistence about him going through a phase but at the same time turning it into a question demonstrates his anxiety and uncertainty about being able to transition into adulthood. “You know those ducks in that lagoon right near Central Park South? That little lake? By any chance, do you happen to know where they go, the ducks, when it gets all frozen over? Do you happen to know, by any chance? ” I realized it was only one chance in a million. 60 Holden’s inquiring about the safety and whereabouts of the ducks and how they transition from the comfortable waters to treacherous conditions in winter. His curiosity demonstrates his concerns and fears about where he will go or belong in society as he grows up and leaves the comfort of childhood. The answer is very important to him and he is fearful that he doesn’t know, nor does anybody else know. “I could probably tell you what I did after I went home, and how I got sick and all, and what school I’m supposed to go to next fall, after I get out of here, but I don’t feel like it. I really don’t. That stuff doesn’t interest me too much right now. ” 213 Holden is faced with moving forward in his life, but he isn’t ready to address it yet. He is avoiding his transition back to school and doesn’t want to think about it at all. He doesn’t know how to face the harsh world and he doesn’t want to turn into an adult like those he is so critical of. Thesis: Holden withdraws from society because he fears the transition from childhood to adulthood.

Holden withdraws from society because he fears the transition from childhood to adulthood.

Holden insists, “‘Look, sir. Don’t worry about me, ’ I said. ‘I mean it. I’ll be all right. I’m just going through a phase right now. Everybody goes through phases and all, don’t they? ’” (Salinger 15). Holden’s insistence about him going through a phase but at the same time turning it into a question demonstrates his anxiety and uncertainty about being able to transition into adulthood. It’s unclear to him if other people are experiencing the traumatic events that he is going through.

Holden’s withdraw from society comes from his fear about making it through the difficult phase that he’s experiencing. When meeting with Mr. Spencer, he discusses his most recent struggles and failures with hesitation. Holden insists, “‘Look, sir. Don’t worry about me, ’ I said. ‘I mean it. I’ll be all right. I’m just going through a phase right now. Everybody goes through phases and all, don’t they? ’” (Salinger 15). Holden’s insistence about him going through a phase but at the same time turning it into a question demonstrates his anxiety and uncertainty about being able to transition into adulthood. It’s unclear to him if other people are experiencing the traumatic events that he is going through. His search for reassurance about the transitioning phase suggests his fear about growing up and moving on to adulthood.

Steps to Success 1. Review what you have learned about Holden. ◦ Examine your character analysis log for patterns. Do the quotes you have written down on your character log have a key idea in common? ◦ Review your literature circle role sheets and journal warm ups and cool downs. What idea about Holden do you keep thinking about or coming back to in your notes? 2. What claim do you want to make about Holden? Why does Holden withdraw from society? 3. Write your thesis statement. 4. To build your argument, you need to find evidence from the text to support your thesis statement. You must have a minimum of 3 quotes to support your thesis statement. 5. Complete “D” in introduction 6. Complete letters “B” and “C” for all 3 body paragraphs

Writing Circles Expectations What should it look like? ◦ Each member shares thesis statement and provides feedback according to thesis statement criteria/checklist What should it sound like? ◦ One person speaking at a time: reading thesis statement or providing feedback about thesis statement

Debatable Unit Question: ◦ Why does Holden withdraw from society?

JD Salinger “Fun” Fact Tragically, the alienation of anti hero Holden Caulfield has resonated with society’s sociopaths. After assassinating John Lennon in 1980, Mark David Chapman was found by police casually thumbing through a copy of The Catcher in the Rye. Chapman later claimed that the novel was his statement and that it provided the answer to why he’d killed the legendary Beatle. In 1981, after John Hinckley Jr. , attempted to assassinate Ronald Reagan, investigators reportedly discovered a copy of the book in his hotel room. Hinckley was found not guilty by reason of insanity. And, in 1989, Robert John Bardo, who had been carrying the book, murdered Rebecca

JD Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye Day Body 9 paragraph development *Also applies to sentence.

Get out your Chrome Book and log on! Where are you at? In what ways is The Catcher in the Rye a novel of social protest? What aspects of society does Salinger critique? What alternatives does he offer? ◦ What does Holden fear? Does Holden choose to isolate or alienate himself? Does Holden refuse to accept reality? What does Holden value? How does the author’s tone contribute to the critique? James Bryan notes that Holden “is poised between two worlds, one he cannot return to and one he fears to enter. ” In what ways does Holden embody the limbo between childhood and adulthood? ◦ Do you think Holden is struggling to grow up? How does Holden view adulthood or childhood? Holden develops aliases and pretends to be other people. What purpose does this serve? Is Holden mature or immature? What is running away from or trying to escape? Arthur Heiserman and James E. Miller Jr. write, “American literature seems fascinated with the outcast, the person who defies traditions in order to arrive at some pristine knowledge, some personal integrity. ” In what ways does this novel exhibit a fascination with the outcast? Does Holden find his place in the world? ◦ How does he make himself an outcast? In ways do societal norms further his

Citation Addendum Two options: Human beings have been described by Kenneth Burke as "symbol using animals" (3). ◦ Human beings have been described as "symbol using animals" (Burke 3). ◦ One source: (Salinger #) every time? Answer: ? Salinger, J. D. The Catcher in the Rye. Boston: Little, Brown and

Journal Warm Up: Understanding Character Many people draw comparisons between the Simon and Garfunkel song “I Am a Rock” and how it relates to The Catcher in the Rye. How would you compare these lyrics to our study of Holden Caulfield? What specific song lyric stands out? OR What song do you know that relates to Holden in some way? Think of a specific line and explain. ◦ http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=PKY sm. J 6 a. BQ A winter's day In a deep and dark December; I am alone, Gazing from my window to the streets below On a freshly fallen silent shroud of snow. I am a rock, I am an island. I've built walls, A fortress deep and mighty, That none may penetrate. I have no need of friendship; friendship causes pain. It's laughter and it's loving I disdain. I am a rock, I am an island.

Homework: : *Complete your body paragraphs! All sections (Topic sentence, example, quote, analysis, and concluding sentence) Success Criteria: -Unit 4 Vocabulary Quiz 4 th/5 th Learning Intentions: Students will engage in the evaluation and critique(s) when approaching new and/or unfamiliar reading or concepts. body paragraphs that cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of main character Use signal phrases and transitions to link the major sections of the text, create cohesion, and clarify the ORGANIZING The student: i. makes competent use of organizational structures that serve the context and intention ii. organizes opinions and ideas in a coherent and logical manner with ideas building on each other iii. makes competent use of referencing and formatting tools to create a presentation style suitable to the context and intention. Use textual evidence (at least 3 different quotes) to support character analysis Include at least 3 signal phrases and 3 transitions within and between body Write

College and career readiness ACT: WRITING/Developing Ideas (DEV) 9 10: DEV 501. Provide thorough development in support of ideas; extend ideas by using specific, logical reasons and illustrative examples DEV 502. Show clear movement between general and specific ideas and examples ATL: Thinking Skills Analyzing and evaluating issues and ideas Practice observing carefully in order to recognize problems Gather and organize relevant information to formula an argument Recognize unstated assumptions and bias Interpret data Evaluate evidence and arguments Draw reasonable conclusions and generalizations Revise understanding based on new information an evidence Formulate factual, topical, conceptual and debatabl questions Consider ideas from multiple perspectives Develop contrary or opposing arguments Analyze complex concepts and projects into their

Character Analysis Essay Assessment Steps to Writing Character Analysis Essay: 1. Review what you have learned about Holden. ◦ Examine your character analysis log for patterns. Do the quotes you have written down on your character log have a key idea in common? 2. What claim do you want to make about Holden? Why does Holden withdraw from society? 3. Write your thesis statement. 4. To build your argument, you need to find evidence from the text to support your thesis statement. You must have a minimum of 3 quotes to support your thesis statement. 5. Draft body paragraphs using quote sandwich and transitions.

When quoting… Don’t Drop a Bomb! Make a Sandwich!

Quotations are meant to support your argument. To use quotations effectively, you must sandwich them: Introduction: When you find a relevant quote that will support your argument, introduce it. 2. Quotation: Include only the most relevant parts of the text. (Quotes should not be too long. ) 3. Explanation: Explain how the quote is relevant to your argument and helps to prove it. 1. Don’t just drop a “quote bomb” and move on to the next idea without tying it all

Quote Sandwich Quotes do not speak for themselves! You have to do that for them! Lead in/Signal Phrase Quote Analysis Holden acknowledges, “Quote” (Salinger 142). Through this, he demonstrates his cynical viewpoint

Some basic ways to introduce: X states, “ _____” When X, “_____” In her book, _____, Xdemonstrates that “_____” At this point, X says/recalls, “______” Some basic ways to explain: In other words, X believes _____. Because of this, _______. Here X appear(s) as _____. It can then be seen that _____.

“Do you happen to know where they go, the ducks, when it gets all frozen over? Do you happen to know, by any chance? ” (Salinger 60) How do we sandwich this?

Example Sandwich Holden is constantly looking for answers to where the ducks go when not at the lagoon. When riding in a cab, Holden asks the driver, “Do you happen to know where they go, the ducks, when it gets all frozen over? Do you happen to know, by any chance? ” (Salinger 60). Holden’s concern for where the ducks go demonstrates his anxiety with where he should go in his own personal winter. Much like winter is a time of scarce food and shelter, Holden feels he lacks anywhere safe to

Quote Sandwich Holden compares, “Quote” (Salinger #). His fear of…

Transitions On your chart sheet, circle, underline, or highlight 4 5 transitions you already use and would use in your writing, AND circle at least 1 2 transitions you have NOT used before but plan on trying out and using in this paper. For example Additionally, Correspondingly Also, In other words, Likewise Hence, Furthermore In general, Above all, To emphasize

Transitions For Under those circumstances In this case At the same time Additionally Accordingly As a result To avoid this, For example Moreover, Unfortunately, this reason For example First, second, third In other words Another key point, Such as Since Besides While It is the use of *** Additionally, Holden finds these And as a result, explanations about the ducks unsatisfying because he rejects any help from adults.

Transitions! Since Frequently Likewise Or Similar However to In other words, Notably Due to For example Henceforth Another key point Moreover Furthermore Such as, To demonstrate,

Transitions As a result, In this case, Not only, […. ], but also, For example, Important to realize, Due to However, Despite… It is the use of… Frequently In addition to, As… Moreover, For fear that Although, Be that as it may Therefore, Unfortunately, To avoid this,

Transitions Thus First, In third Moreover, However, In addition to, Unfortunately, To avoid this, For example, It is the use of… As a result, other words, For example, With this in mind, In fact, Although this may be true, By the same token, Such as, second, and

Transitions In addition Furthermore Additionally For example Such as Frequently Although Even so In order to Instead Whereas Otherwise However Nevertheless Regardless

Make the Sandwich “Sometimes you get tired of riding in taxicabs that same way you get tired of riding in elevators. All of a sudden, you have to walk, no matter how far or high up” (Salinger 88). “’Look, sir. Don’t worry about me, ’ I said. ‘I mean it. I’ll be all right. I’m just going through a phase right now. Everybody goes through phases and all, don’t they? ’” (Salinger 15).

“Sometimes you get tired of riding in taxicabs that same way you get tired of riding in elevators. All of a sudden, you have to walk, no matter how far or high up” (Salinger 88). Quote Sandwich?

Holden shows a growing ability to adapt to adult life. For example, at one point he says, “Sometimes you get tired of riding in taxicabs that same way you get tired of riding in elevators. All of a sudden, you have to walk, no matter how far or high up” (Salinger 88). Holden is saying here that people cannot rely on others to help them and sometimes people just have to walk for themselves without help. Furthermore, part of growing up is to be able to go the distance for one’s

Quote from page 142 of Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye: “If you sat around there long enough and heard all the phonies applauding and all, you got to hate everybody in the world…It was a terrible place, I’m not kidding. I cut out going there entirely, gradually. ” Quote Sandwich:

Transition Practice Revised Example #1: Students who write academic essays need to provide effective transitions. It is the use of these transitions that allow writers to connect the main ideas that are present in an essay. For example, by using introductory elements, a writer can easily connect one sentence to the next. Moreover, the use of these words will make the writing more fluent and less choppy. Unfortunately, students often fail to use effective transitions, and, as a result, the essay comes across as disconnected. To avoid this, writers should always be aware of the need to connect both sentences and paragraphs together, and they should strive to find creative ways to do so.

Holden withdraws from society because he fears the transition from childhood to adulthood.

Holden’s withdraw from society stems from his concern about whether he will make it through the difficult transition he’s currently experiencing. For example, when he visits Mr. Spencer’s to discuss his struggles with school and subsequent failure, although he comes across confident, he shows a deep fear about what his future holds. Holden insists, “‘Look, sir. Don’t worry about me, ’ I said. ‘I mean it. I’ll be all right. I’m just going through a phase right now. Everybody goes through phases and all, don’t they? ’” (Salinger 15). Holden’s insistence about him going through a phase but at the same time turning it into a question demonstrates his anxiety and uncertainty about being able to transition into adulthood. It’s unclear to him if other people are experiencing the traumatic events that he is going through. He is further inclined to withdraw from society because he worries what will happen to him. Holden’s distress about making it through the phase of childhood to adulthood worries him to the point that he withdraws from society to avoid the possible pitfalls.

Steps to Success Steps to Writing Character Analysis Essay: 1. Review what you have learned about Holden. ◦ Examine your character analysis log for patterns. Do the quotes you have written down on your character log have a key idea in common? 2. What claim do you want to make about Holden? Why does Holden withdraw from society? 3. Write your thesis statement. 4. To build your argument, you need to find evidence from the text to support your thesis statement. You must have a minimum of 3 quotes to support your thesis statement. 5. Draft body paragraphs using quote sandwich and transitions.

The Red Hunting Hat “I put on this hat that I’d bought in New York that morning. It was this red hunting hat, with one of those very, very long peaks. I saw it in the window of this sports store when we got out of the subway, just after I noticed I'd lost all the goddam foils. It only cost me a buck. The way I wore it, I swung the old peak way around to the back—very corny, I'll admit, but I liked it that way. I looked good in it that way” (Ch 3). When does he buy it? Is the color important? When does he wear it? When does he take it off? What happens with it at the end? “My hunting hat really gave me quite a lot of

The Carousel What do we know about carousels? The gold ring. What’s that about? “…the thing with kids is, if they want to grab for the gold ring, you have to let them do it, and not say anything. If they fall off, but it's bad if you say anything to them" (25).

Journal/Discussion Point The Catcher in the Rye is widely seen as a cult classic and is part of the American (and world) literary canon (set of important texts). However, is it still relevant to teenagers today? Is it dated? Can you connect to it? Explain your answer. Why?