English 11B Agenda
Friday, March 18th, 2016
Today’s Lesson Objectives:
Students will be able to
 comprehend certain main ideas and universal themes
Activities:
1. Complete warmup #19 on the following quote from Jack
Kerouac: “The only people for me are the mad ones, the
ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved,
desirous of everything, at the same time, the ones who never
yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn, burn
like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders
across the stars….” What does this quote mean? Do you
agree with Jack Kerouac?
2. Write paragraph (4-6 sentences) analyzing one rhetorical
technique used by the author (see handout for rubric) to
develop the theme of Catcher in the Rye. Review the
definition of theme, as well as the rhetorical techniques used
so far, such as hyperbole, repetition, diction,
flashbacks/digressions, etc.
3. Complete written response of any minor character’s point of
view concerning any interaction with Holden (see webpage).
Turn in by end of period.
4. Complete the documentary called Devil’s Playground on the Amish
tradition of rumspringa. While you are watching this film, think about
the director’s purpose in creating this film. Take notes, on the
following topics: 1) what is the conflict here? 2) what is the
director’s purpose in creating this documentary? 3) who is the
audience for this documentary? Also, take notes on at least one of the
following characters: Faron, Gerald, Joann or Velda, and, by the end
of the film, be able to write their story in your own words.
Homework/Upcoming Due Dates:
 Final Catcher in the Rye reading quiz (Ch. 21-26) will
be on Tuesday, 3/29.