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Book Club: The Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger
Athena McGhan
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In this class, learners will be encouraged to think critically and will be guided through an interactive dialogue while the novel’s literary components are analyzed with the goal of a complete understanding of the material.
Class experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Beginner - Advanced Level
Our book club will last for 4 weeks. Each week, we will focus on certain chapters of the classic novel The Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger. Learners will be encouraged to think critically during each session and reach beyond the novel’s written words. I will guide the students through an interactive discussion while we analyze the novel’s literary components. Our time together will begin with a brief welcome and introductions. Next, we will dive into the novel’s assigned chapters for...
The aim of this class is for students to gain a thorough understanding of the material during an engaging and pleasant group dialogue.
I graduated Magna Cum Laude with a bachelor’s degree in English Literature and Creative Writing. My teaching experience has focused on coaching learners between the ages of 14 and 23 in multiple topics, including English writing, reading, and literature analysis. I love J. D. Salinger’s stories and seeing the recurring themes of teenage angst, mental health, egotism, pretense, insincerity, miscommunication, and unrequited love.
Homework Offered
Students must read the following book chapters prior to each session: Before session 1, read chapters 1-7 (65 pages) Before session 2, read chapters 8-14 (67 pages) Before session 3, read chapters 15-20 (66 pages) Before session 4, read chapters 21-26 (73 pages)1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
Students must have read the assigned chapters prior to class.
Students must possess a copy of the book so that they can reference passages as we cover them during class. They should also have a notebook and pen to take notes.
This novel includes some profanity and references to mental health, religion, and sexuality (including homosexuality).
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Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(3)
During the first 15 years of my life, my family moved four times between Athens, Greece, and Southern California. As a result, I became fluent in two languages (English and Greek) and learned how to assimilate and appreciate multiple cultures and...
Group Class
$20
weekly or $80 for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-18
3-18 learners per class
