The Catcher in the Rye Disillusionment and a
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The Catcher in the Rye Disillusionment and a Quest for Truth
Ms. Pahis January 15, 2015 AIM: How can investigating theme of the disillusionment of adulthood and its connection to the poem, “Coming through the Rye. ” VOCABULARY: Review Disillusion- disappointment resulting from the discovery that Rye- a wheatlike cereal plant that tolerates poor soils and low temperatures. Also the name of a river in Scotland.
MINI LESSON: Robert Burns – Lived from 1759 -1796. – Poet Robert Burns is considered one of the most famous characters of Scotland's Cultural history. He is best known as a pioneer of the Romantic movement for his lyrical poetry and his re-writing of Scottish folks songs, many of which are still well-known across the world today. He published his first collection of poetry to raise enough money to make it to Jamaica where he hoped to find work. How can investigating theme of the disillusionment of adulthood and its connection to the poem, “Coming through the Rye. ”
TURN + TALK What do you think is the significance of the poem’s title? How can investigating theme of the disillusionment of adulthood and its connection to the poem, “Coming through the Rye. ”
ACTIVITY: Read Aloud of “Comin’ thro’ the Rye” by Burns Comin thro' the rye, poor body, Comin thro' the rye, She draigl't a' her petticoatie Comin thro' the rye. Oh Jenny's a' weet, poor body, Jenny's seldom dry, She draigl't a' her petticoatie Comin thro' the rye. Gin a body meet a body Comin thro' the rye, Gin a body kiss a body Need a body cry. Gin a body meet a body Comin thro' the glen; Gin a body kiss a body Need the warld ken! Oh Jenny's a' weet, poor body, Jenny's seldom dry, She draigl't a' her petticoatie Comin thro' the rye. by Analyze the poem’s significance to the novel. Use TPCASST to help you understand the importance of the poem. Hint: It can be a lot more disturbing than you think. How can investigating theme of the disillusionment of adulthood and its connection to the poem, “Coming through the Rye. ”
SUMMARY Exit Slip: Complete the reflection on your Activity Sheet. How can investigating theme of the disillusionment of adulthood and its connection to the poem, “Coming through the Rye. ”
