Friday, March 4th, 2016
English 11B
TODAY’S OBJECTIVES:
SWBAT reflect upon creative elements and respond in a critical manner.
AGENDA:
1.
Read Catcher in the Rye warmup as a class, then identify on board how the
language in the warmup is similar to Catcher in the Rye in the following ways:
hyperboles, name-calling, repetitions, digressions, and language of
depression. Then, what is the name of this nursery rhyme?
2.
With clock buddy, compare the similarities and differences between the
poems “Boy at the Paterson Falls” and “Traveling Through the Dark.”
 Describe the voice of each main character. What is the motive for their
actions?
 How would each character react if they came upon the scene of the other
(be careful – it may be subtle)? Would they be supportive? Disgusted?
How do you know(provide evidence from poem)? Turn in written
observations when complete.
3.
Select one word from Catcher in the Rye vocabulary handout (see
webpage). Using a dictionary and/or thesaurus, define the word, its
synonyms and antonym, part(s) of speech, and use in sentence. Teach this
word and its proper usage to rest of class.
4.
Continue 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:
 Next reading quiz on Catcher in the Rye Ch. 8-14 will be
Tuesday, 8 March.
 Catcher in the Rye creative project due Thursday, March 17.