THUR/FRI

HOMEWORK: 

1. Finish your own Theme for English B

We will submit essays Monday, if you have not already done so

2. Optional: Start reading your Independent Reading book

CLASSWORK:

1. Literary terms test

2. Book talks in library

       Check out Independent Reading book

       Check out A Lesson Before Dying

3. Finish Theme for English B

4. Watch movie of A Lesson Before Dying

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Last time:

Kahoot--literary terms

Literary Terms flash cards

Theme for English B

Go home and write

      a page tonight.

      And let that page come out of you—

      Then, it will be true.

ASSIGNMENT: Write your own Theme for English B

If you're having a hard time thinking of what to write, you could:

• Tell me about your interests and hobbies and what you like to do in general
• Tell me about your heritage or life circumstances and how they have made you who you are
• Explain your philosophy of life--what you value
• Discuss challenges you've faced
• Talk about the ways that you learn best--maybe you like projects, maybe you like working in groups, maybe you like writing . . .
• Tell me who you are--what makes you, well . . . YOU
• BE SURE THAT WHAT YOU WRITE HELPS ME UNDERSTAND YOU AS A STUDENT

Write your own Theme for English B

Kahoot--literary terms

Literary Terms flash cards

Theme for English B

Go home and write

      a page tonight.

      And let that page come out of you—

      Then, it will be true.

ASSIGNMENT: Write your own Theme for English B

If you're having a hard time thinking of what to write, you could:

• Tell me about your interests and hobbies and what you like to do in general
• Tell me about your heritage or life circumstances and how they have made you who you are
• Explain your philosophy of life--what you value
• Discuss challenges you've faced
• Talk about the ways that you learn best--maybe you like projects, maybe you like working in groups, maybe you like writing . . .
• Tell me who you are--what makes you, well . . . YOU

January 6, 2020

FINAL EXAM:

•    CATCHER IN THE RYE
•    VOCABULARY, 7-10

        Vocabulary, chapter 7
        Vocabulary, chapter 8
        Vocabulary, chapter 9        Vocabulary, chapter 10

        Vocabulary, chapter 11
   
LET'S BE HONEST. SOME OF YOU GUYS ARE  W A Y  BEHIND.  SPARKNOTES HAS A VIDEO SUMMARY OF THE ENTIRE BOOK.  WATCH IT!!
Catcher in the Rye Video Summary from Sparknotes 

Catcher in the Rye Audiobook
Catcher in the Rye PDF   (if you forget your book, just read the PDF)

REMEMBER, YOU WILL BE RECEIVING POINTS FOR:
25 CATCHER IN THE RYE QUOTES (25 POINTS)
THINGS HOLDEN HATES, LOVES, FINDS DEPRESSING (25 POINTS)

Read Catch Her in the Oatmeal for fun

 CATCHER IN THE RYE journal writing:


Journal (10 points): 
First, read: The Epidemic of Anxiety Among Today's Students 

Answer: 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.

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

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

Chapter 24

Chapter 25

Chapter 26