Thursday, 12/12 12:12 AM

TODAY:
1. Write vocabulary sentences for all ten words in chapter 7 (pages 42, 43)--10 points
Receive points for vocab exercises for ch. 7
Test over vocab Monday

2.  Read chapters
Chapter 8
Chapter 9

3. The Epidemic of Anxiety Among Today's Students 
Journal (10 points): 

What are some of the causes of anxiety for teenagers today? Discuss three (or more) causes. Use complete sentences. These causes may be the ones mentioned in The Epidemic of Anxiety Among Today's Students or ideas of your own. 

Give a specific example of someone you know (perhaps you) who experiences anxiety and discuss how bad this problem is, in your opinion.

Discuss how debilitating the anxiety is. 

("Debilitating" means "to make weak in a way that holds you back")

Optional: Discuss what you think can be done about this problem Write 8 minutes, at least 1/2 page

Holden is overcome with anxiety and depression and has a very difficult time functioning in society.
Add to your list of
Things that Depress Holden
Things Holden Hates
Things Holden Likes

But Holden isn't the only one who experiences debilitating anxiety and depression
The Epidemic of Anxiety Among Today's Students 
Journal: In your opinion, what causes anxiety in young adults (you, your friends, etc.) and how bad is this problem? Write 8 minutes, at least 1/2 page

Read Catcher in the Rye,
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11

For your reference, when you are reading at home:
Catcher in the Rye Audiobook
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24

December 10

Holden is overcome with anxiety and depression and has a very difficult time functioning in society.
Add to your list of
Things that Depress Holden
Things Holden Hates
Things Holden Likes

But Holden isn't the only one who experiences debilitating anxiety and depression
The Epidemic of Anxiety Among Today's Students 
Journal: In your opinion, what causes anxiety in young adults (you, your friends, etc.) and how bad is this problem? Write 8 minutes, at least 1/2 page

Read Catcher in the Rye,
Chapter 6
Chapter 7

For your reference, when you are reading at home:
Catcher in the Rye Audiobook
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24

December 9

Catcher in the Rye Audiobook
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24

Thur/Fri

Journal: Why so many teens experience debilitating anxiety and depression? What are some of the contributing factors? (Write about as many as you can think of, in detail, with examples).

As you read the book, you will be keeping a list of the following things, to be turned in when we finish the book.
1. Holden's Likes and Dislikes
2. Keep a list of 25 significant quotes

Things that Holden hates or dislikes
Sharing his inner feelings with the therapist. (doesn't want to be vulnerable?)
Movies because they are shallow and don't take real talent. Not real art
He doesn't like his school, Pency Prep
    The school slogan is fake/phony and a misrepresentation, trying to sound impressive
    All boys school and they won't let students bring dates (only seniors can)
    Students steal things (his gloves) because they feel entitled
    Doesn't like Mr. Zambesi because he wouldn't let them play football.
 Headmaster, Dr. Thurmer and idea that "life is a game."
         It's only a game for "hotshots," the people who win easily.
The word "grand" ("grand people") because it's phony
Hates the idea that life's a game because it isn't, in his opinion.
Things that depress Holden
The thought that he will someday it will be too late.

Things Holden likes (sometimes you have to read between the lines to find these)

2. Keep a list of 25 significant quotes
"I felt like I was sort of disappearing" (5)
"Life is a game that one plays according to the rules" (8)
"Apply yourself" (6)
"People always think something's all true." (9)
"People never notice anything." (9)
"You don't have to think to hard when you talk to a teacher"


Things that Holden hates or dislikes
Movies because they are shallow and don't take real talent. Not real art
Sharing his inner feelings with the therapist. (doesn't want to be vulnerable?)
He doesn't like his school, Pency Prep
    The school slogan is fake/phony and a misrepresentation, trying to sound impressive
    All boys school and they won't let students bring dates (only seniors can)
    Students steal things (his gloves) because they feel entitled
    Doesn't like Mr. Zambesi because he wouldn't let them play football.
   Headmaster, Dr. Thurmer and idea that "life is a game."
         It's only a game for "hotshots," the people who win easily.
The word "grand" ("grand people") because it's phony
Hates the idea that life's a game because it isn't, in his opinion.

Things that depress Holden
Mr. Spencer's medicine, old bathrobe,  bumpy chest--reminds him of death

Things Holden likes (sometimes you have to read between the lines to find these)
Selma Thurmer because she's honest and not fake and knows her dad is a phony
Old Spencer because . . .

2. Keep a list of 25 significant quotes
"People always think something's all true."
"People never notice anything."
"You don't have to think to hard when you talk to a teacher"



Read the book. Listen to audiobook

Finish vocab, ch. 7 "Final Check"  Test Monday





Things They Carried Final ESSAY 

TURN IT IN TO Turnitin.com (wow, what a creative website name;)
1st Period Class ID: 22347146     Enrollment Key: saxons
4th Period Class ID: 22347433     Enrollment Key: saxons
7th Period Class ID: 22348055     Enrollment Key: saxons

Things They Carried Final ESSAY 

TURN IT IN TO Turnitin.com (wow, what a creative website name;)
1st Period Class ID: 22347146     Enrollment Key: saxons
4th Period Class ID: 22347433     Enrollment Key: saxons
7th Period Class ID: 22348055     Enrollment Key: saxons