Thursday, December 12, 2019

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

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