Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger
Young Adult Classics
Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger
Syllabus
Middle School Reading Workshop
Time: 4 weeks
Instructor:Munson
Objectives: 1. To read (orally and silently) Catcher in the Rye
2. To discuss themes, motifs, prototypes, unreliable narrators, and characters in the context of the novel.
3. To understand how a novel that is a popular bestseller and a critical success can generate controversy and to explore the theme of alienation as it applies in to Salinger’s and our time.
Materials: 1. Catcher in the Rye
2. Literature notebook
3. The film Chasing Holden
Assignments: 1. Daily readings
2. Daily notebook entries
3. Write a character analysis
4. Write an essay
5. Take a Ashort answer test
Grades: Entries 25% Character analysis 25% Essay 25% Test 25% 100% _____________________________________________________________________ Student _______________________________ I have received the syllabus for Catcher in the Rye. ____________________________________ (Parent’s signature)
