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Season's Readings: Classic Novel Study of the Catcher in the Rye by Salinger
Mr. Van, Certified Teacher
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Students will enjoy the month of November by studying this classic novel by J.D. Salinger through analysis, discussion, and nonfiction texts
Class experience
US Grade 7 - 9
Intermediate Level
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Students will enjoy the month of November by studying this classic novel by J.D. Salinger through analysis, discussion, and nonfiction texts
OVERVIEW
• This is a read-and-discuss course. Discussion revolves around analysis based on the chapters read. Content listed below “CONTENT”
• Students will read 8 chapters per week (NOTE: chapters are fairly short, sometimes just a few pages long)
•...• Students will strengthen their focus and reading-comprehension skills • Students will learn to critically think and pose questions during and after reading a text that help it become more engrossing, educational, and enriching • Students will learn how to structure their ideas verbally and communicate when posed with various ideas and perspectives • Students will learn to analyze nonfiction text and use it to inform a fictional texts
Bachelor's degree from Grace University Certification to Teach Secondary Students from the University of Nebraska at Omaha Endorsement in English/Language Arts from the University of Nebraska at Omaha ACE Educator Over 10 years of experience in various educational positions
Homework Offered
• Students will read 8 chapters per week (NOTE: chapters are fairly short, sometimes just a few pages long) • Depending on reading level, this should take 1 to 2 hours • There will also be occasional optional academic articles1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
NOTE: I am NOT affiliated with the following source: The Catcher in the Rye by JD Salinger https://a.co/d/fZgFJTZ
NOTE: This novel is intense and mature on several occasions. The following subjects will be approached with maturity and an educational perspective. SEXUAL CONTENT • Several sexual references • The main character thinks about and talks about sex • The main character hires a prostitute, however, no sexual activity ever takes place. He simply talks to her • The main character witnesses an engaged couple engaged in foreplay in which a man starts dressing up in a woman's clothes VIOLENCE • Teen boys are often violent • The main character is punched several times • The main character reflects on another student at his boarding school who committed suicide by jumping out of a window • The main character hears a story about someone who attempted suicide by taking aspirin RACISM SEXISM AND SOCIAL NEGATIVITIES • Few instances in which black and asian characters are represented in a stereotypical manner • Women are objectified and stereotyped by the main character PROFANITY • Strong language throughout • f*ck a handful of times • g*dd*mn throughout NOTE: these words will not be openly spoken in class DRUGS/ALCOHOL • Nearly all characters drink alcohol sometimes to the point of drunkenness (including teens) • Nearly all characters smoke cigarettes • An alcoholic becomes angry when drinking, often leading to domestic abuse
NOTE: I am NOT affiliated with the following source: The Catcher in the Rye by JD Salinger https://a.co/d/fZgFJTZ
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Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(67)
Hello! My name is Paul Van Moorleghem or, more simply, Mr. Van! I realized that I loved to learn waaaaay too late in life. It was upon this realization that I decided to go back to school and get my certification to teach. Learning is...
Group Class
$85
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-15
1-6 learners per class
