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Personal Narrative Brainstorm
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Read in Catcher in the Rye
Discussed what makes Holden unreliable and completed this chart in small groups. Complete the chart on your own if you were gone. Finished assignment from yesterday. Read and discussed chapters 9 and 10 in class.
If you ever forget your book and need to read, here is a pdf of Catcher in the Rye.
Try this audio book for Catcher in the Rye. Not the best, but better than nothing. Continued reading in Catcher. Should be through chapter 7. Then, we responded to these questions about the exposition of the story. Those are due Tuesday.
Also in class we discussed: Style is the way writing fits the specific context, purpose, or audience. Word choice (diction), sentence fluency (syntax), and the writer's voice — all contribute to the style of a piece of writing. Continued reading Catcher.
Passed out and discussed art and Narrative Creation Project. Don't forget. You will be asked to respond to 2 of the following 3 questions on Monday. 1.Determine the two most essential parts Salinger uses (plot points, POV, voice, character) to set up the exposition of his story. Describe what each one of those elements does to set the reader up for the narrative. 2.Analyze Holden Caulfield's voice and explain how it adds to the set up of the story. Based on his voice, what can your interpret about what the rest of the story will be about. (Don’t just predict plot). ● 3.All stories revolve around a central problem. What, in your opinion, is Holden’s main problem. Support your decision with evidence from the text. Continued reading Catcher. Be through chapter 7 by Monday.
Completed the Google Classroom assignment: Quizlet: Catcher in the Rye Narrative Vocabulary Grammar #9: Semicolons in lists
Began Catcher in the Rye Reading Schedule - Be through these chapters on these days. Monday, 9th – Chapter 7 Monday 16th – Chapter 15 Monday 23rd – Chapter 22 Tuesday 31st – Chapter 26 As you read look for the following 1.Determine the two most essential parts Salinger uses (plot points, POV, voice, character) to set up the exposition of his story. Describe what each one of those elements does to set the reader up for the narrative. 2.Analyze Holden Caulfield's voice and explain how it adds to the set up of the story. Based on his voice, what can your interpret about what the rest of the story will be about. (Don’t just predict plot). 3.All stories revolve around a central problem. What, in your opinion, is Holden’s main problem. Support your decision with evidence from the text. Incentive day and cookies for those who had their research projects finished.
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