The+Catcher+in+the+Rye+-+reading+tasks

* All reading tasks must be completed in your Coming of Age notebook. You will receive a grade (Exceeds Expectations, Meets Expectations, Needs Improvement, or Unsatisfactory) for each task.
**Task 1 - October 13, 2010 - Narrator's Voice**
 * Divide a blank journal page into four equal sections
 * Label each section with the questions/statements below:
 * Describe the narrator using facts and characteristics
 * How does the narrator feel about/talk to/see other characters
 * What conflicts and potential conflicts are present
 * How does the narrator see the world
 * Fill in each square with your analysis and textual support
 * **For full credit: Completed four squares**


 * Task 2 - October 18, 2011 - Setting Significance**
 * As a group, discuss when and where your story takes place
 * Explore the Significance! Why did your author choice this setting for the story? How would the story be different in another setting?
 * Independently, find 5 quotes that reference your **setting's significance**
 * Using the computer, find a image that represents each quote
 * Create a ComicLife showcasing your images and quotes
 * **For Full Credit: Print out ComicLife and put in notebook**

**Homework - October 19, 2011 - Post Discussion Question**
 * Write one discussion question about your novel - focus on Cycle I
 * Use the "Critical Thinking Question Starters" Tab to create your question. Your question must begin with one of the question starters listed. Create a question that will provide an opportunity for class discussion.
 * Post your question under the discussion tab on this page
 * **Post your question with this subject: 10.20 LastName - for example, 10.20 - Wolset**


 * Task 3 - October 20, 2011 - Discussion Day**
 * Answer two of the discussion questions posted by other group members
 * Write responses using a solid, detailed paragraph
 * Use textual support to support your analysis
 * Read through each of the questions and responses to prepare for an oral discussion
 * **Meets Expectations: One discussion question and two solid responses**


 * Task 4 - October 25, 2011 - Vocabulary Day**
 * As a group or individually, start reading the assigned reading for tonight (if you are behind in the reading, you should do this independently)
 * As you read, record ANY word that is unfamiliar to you OR any word that you do not know how to define
 * After each word, write down your hypothesis as to what the word means based upon how it is used in the novel.
 * Then, look up the correct meaning of the word in a dictionary. If the definition is different than your hypothesis, please make the necessary changes in your journal.
 * Once you have done this, choose **five to seven words** you have identified and write a creative, cohesive story (1-2 paragraphs) using these words. This story should NOT be about your novel. Instead, write about anything you like.
 * **Meets Expectation: 1-2 cohesive paragraphs that include 5-7 vocabulary words**


 * Task 5 - October 26, 2011 - Tracing Symbolism**
 * Within your group, identify all mentions of Holden’s red hunting hat. (Hint: look to pages 17, 19, 21, 22, 27, 34, 37, 45, 52 )
 * Record each sentence/passage/quote down in your journal.
 * Answer the following questions:
 * What patterns do you see in these quotes?
 * When does Holden wear the hat? When does he take it off?
 * How often does Holden take off the hat? Based on your answer, what might this suggest?
 * Write a thorough paragraph explaining possible symbolism you can associate with Holden’s hat. Be sure to use textual support!
 * **Meets Expectations: Three completed questions and one-two thorough paragraphs in your journal**


 * Task 6 - November 2, 2011 - Discussion Day**
 * Focus on Cycle I and Cycle II or your novel
 * Within your group, discuss the protagonist's coming of age process
 * What stage is the character in? What has happened to the protagonist in each stage thus far?
 * Create a poster showing the coming of age cycle for your protagonist so far. Include specific examples from the novel to explain the stage.
 * **Meets Expectations: Poster showing the protagonist's Coming of Age cycle and examples to support the stages**


 * Task 7 - November 9, 2011 - Mini-Soundtrack**
 * Create a mini-soundtrack for your novel thus far
 * You will find a minimum of THREE songs that relate to your novel thus far
 * One of these songs MUST be about the Coming-of-Age process in your novel
 * One of these songs MUST connect to your protagonist in some way
 * The other song is up to you, but it must connect to your novel in a significant way
 * When you have selected your songs, post on this page under Discussion Tab
 * **Meets Expectations: Wiki post describing significance of three selected songs**

Today you will create a reading task for the other class to complete.
 * Task 8 - November 11, 2011 - Create Your Own Reading Task**
 * First, go back and review the previous reading tasks
 * What skill/concept does the reading task address?
 * Brainstorm with your group ideas for the reading task you will create
 * What skill or concept you will address?
 * What do you want the group to do to show you understanding? (ex: discussion questions, comic life, short writing, comprehension questions)
 * Write-up your reading task and submit to the hand in robot. Remember to be clear and creative!
 * **Meets Expectations: Reading Task that assesses a specific skill or concept. The task must be clear and creative!**


 * Period 3 - Reading Task 9 - November 14, 2011 - Reading Between the Lines**
 * Reread pg. 173 with your group. Then discuss the symbolism of "the catcher in the rye."
 * Individually, explain the symbolism of the catcher in the rye in one paragraph while using at least two examples from the text to support your answer. Sketch a picture of being a catcher in the rye.
 * **Meets Expectations: One paragraph and sketch in your notebook describing the symbolism of the catcher in the rye.**


 * Period 10 - Reading Task 9 - November 14, 2011 - Title Significance**
 * Explain the significance of the title of the book and how it relates to the story in a comic life
 * Use specific examples from the story to provide a good explanation
 * Use pictures to help with the explanation
 * **Meets Expectations: One comic life per two people to explain the significance of the title**

**The Catcher in the Rye - reading schedule**