PARTS OF SPEECH FINAL EXAM.  Be sure to study all of your grammar notes in preparation.  ALSO, do not forget to bring your The Catcher in the Rye novel to turn in AND your Orange Language of Literature Textbook for a book check!!!

The Catcher in the Rye TEST.

 

Use all of the notes, worksheets, and charts you have taken in class about the book to help you prepare. Study Guide is Attached:

 

 

Finish reading The Catcher in the Rye.  Also Journals #1-5 are DUE!!!

Today's Journal - Journal #5

 

Write a letter from Holden to any other character in the novel.  Begin the letter with a reason as to why that character is being written to specifically.  The letter should also reference major events that have occured recently, your current emotional state, and your plans for the immediate future.  End the letter with an explanation as to why you want to see that person soon.

QUIZ on Adverbs. Use your notes and Practice Test to help you prepare.

Read Chapter 24 of The Catcher in the Rye and answer the Chapter 24 questions.

PHBAO make-up Student-Led-Conference in room H-67 at lunch.

Read chapters 22-23 of The Catcher in the Rye and answer the chapter questions.

QUIZ on Subjects and Predicates! Use your notes and practice test to help you prepare.

Today's Journal - Journal #4

In the novel so far, who are the different people Holden has tried to reach out to and confide in for help or understanding? How have these people responded to this? Give specific examples to support your responses. Who is the ONE person in your life who you know you can always go to for help and understanding? Explain your choce.

Read Chapters 20-21 in The Catcher in the Rye and answer the chapter questions.

PHBAO night Student-Led-Conference is tonight from 6-8 p.m.!!! Make sure to come to Chancellor Hall at your appointed time and bring your necessary materials.

Read Chapters 18 & 19 of Catcher in the Rye and answer the chapter Questions.

QUIZ on Verbs! Use your notes and Practice Test to help you prepare.

Read Chapters 16 & 17 in The Catcher in the Rye and answer the chapter questions.

Choose a song from that you feel relates to some of the major themes and ideas in The Catcher in the Rye. Print out or TYPE the lyrics to this song and include a 1-2 paragraph write-up explaining your choice.

 

MAKE SURE YOUR TYPED WRITE UP INLCUDES:

- the title of the song, the year it was released, and the

artist’s name

- a reason WHY you chose this particular song

- references at least 2 specific lines from the song along with an explanation of how it relates to the novel

- any inappropriate language excluded or covered up in some way (failure to do this will result in an automatic 0 on the assignment)

Read Chapters 14 & 15 in The Catcher in the Rye and answer the chapter questions.

Today's Journal - Journal #3

 

Throughout the novel, Holden obsesses about many different things. Describe some of these things and offer an explanation as to why you think he obsesses over them. Be sure to reference specific examples from the novel. Write about a time in your life when you or someone you know became somewhat obsessed.  What was it and how did it affect you/them negatvely.

Read Chapters 11-13 (pgs. 76-98) in The Catcher in the Rye and answer the chapter questions.

Quiz on Nouns and Pronouns.  Use your notes taken in class and the practice test to help you prepare.

 

Pronoun Crossword Puzzle also due.

Read Chapters 9 & 10 (pgs. 59 - 76) in The Catcher in the Rye and answer Chapter Questions

Pencey Prep Yearbook Page Handout Due

Answer the Catcher in the Rye Chapter 5-8 Questions

Today's Journal - Journal #2

 

What does the term "disillusioned" mean? What might cause somebody to become disillusioned? What has caused Holden to become so disillusioned? Use evidence from Chapters 1-4 of the novel to support your response. Finally, would you want to be friends with Holden? Explain your answer.

Library Worksheet Due

Read chapters 5- 8 (up to pg. 58) in The Catcher in the Rye

Read up to page 35 in The Catcher in the Rye and answer the Chapters 1-4 Questions.

Have your completed English 9 Portfolio in class today!!!

 

Instructions on how to assemble it are provided here:

TEST on "Marigolds"(pgs. 74-84) in your Language of Literature Textbook and 7 literary devices: alliteration, metaphor, simile, personification, onomatopoeia, tone, and sensory detail.   Use the list and definitions provided in class to help you prepare.

"Marigolds" questions 1-5 on pg. 85 of your Language of Literature textbook due.

Today's Journal - Journal #1

 

How does what happens to Lizabeth in "Marigolds", tie in withour 9th grade theme of discovery? Be sure to reference specific examples from the story.  Write about a time in your life when you were forced to look at something or somebody differently than how you did before.

Classwork and homework for Weekly Portfolio 1.