"There was the brillant world of hunting, tactics, fierce exhilaration, skill; and there was the world of longing and baffled commonsense."

Monday, 12/5
Chapter 4 Discussion:
How are masks a symbol of the human condition?
Why must man exist in a confused state, unable to hold to certainty?

Are there actions a person cannot return from?

Tuesday, 12/6
Vocabulary Quiz: Chapters 1-3

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!

Over break....please read up to CHAPTER TWO in

Lord of the Flies.

"The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn" (ALVIN TOFFLER)

Shift Happens.....award-winning PowerPoint Presentation created by Karl Fisch, and modified by Scott McLeod; about Globalization and the Information Age.

In the fall of 2006, Colorado high school teacher Karl Fisch was asked by his administration to speak at a beginning of the year faculty meeting. To kick start the conversation, he created a powerpoint presentation he later posted August 15, 2006 on his blog known as "The Fischbowl". Karl thought it would be easier that way for other staff members to download it and who knows, maybe one or two other teachers outside the building might find it interesting. By the end of that month, Karl's presentation spread rapidly.

By 2007, over 100,000 people have seen what Karl started.

On January 19, 2007, Dr. Scott McLeod of Iowa State University posts a remixed version adds a MySpace slide, and improves the look before it gets uploaded to YouTube.Since then, Did You Know? went over-the-top viral and is now spreading faster than ever.However, Karl worries part of the message may be taken out of context or used in ways that may not be helpful. He writes, "For example, most of those two million folks that have seen it haven’t read the original blog post, so they don’t know what its intended purpose and audience was (high school teachers thinking about the world our students are entering and wondering how best to help them prepare). Yes, I know I should’ve thought of that before I posted it, but I really, really, really had no idea it would spread like this. Now I know - pun intended".

Karl beleives that only with context and conversation can anyone move past the “shock and awe” stage and into the, “Okay, this is also kind of exciting and invigorating. What are we going to do about this?!” stage.

One of the problems with Did You Know? is that it doesn’t specifically ask the viewer to do anything at the end.

For my intended audience – YOU – the last slide “Now you know . . . ” was an implied challenge. What do you purpose you might personally do about it?

Based on this presentation and the article, "The Kids are Actually Sort of Allright," write your response. 300 words.

Making a Personal Connection to Literature

After having read The Catcher in the Rye, take some time to reflect and respond to it in a journal. Pick four passages from the text and try to make a personal connection to those passages or the text as a whole. You may also make connections between The Catcher in the Rye and another piece of literature. ****Follow the guidelines in the handout given to you in class.

DUE: Wednesday, Novemeber 9

Thursday, October 27
React to chapter 22: "If a body catch a body comin’ through the rye.”
Holden says that he imagines a gigantic field of rye on a cliff full of children playing. He wants to stand at the edge of the cliff and catch the children when they come too close to falling off—to be “the catcher in the rye.” Phoebe points out that Holden has misheard the words—the actual lyric, from the Robert Burns poem, “Coming Thro’ the Rye,” is “If a body meet a body coming through the rye.”

How does this connect to the title of the novel?
DUE: October 29

Creative and Critical thinking assignment:

1. Based on your assigned chapter, select a song in which the theme and lyrics connect to Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye.

2. You will be expected to provide the song lyrics, and explain this connection in a minimum of 200 words. You should also be prepared to share this song the day it is due.

BLOG ASSIGNMENT: Due 9/22
On page eight, Holden quotes Dr. Thurmer, “Life is a game, boy. Life is a game that one plays according to the rules.”


Pursue this analogy. What do you think Thurmer means by this?


As you explore this, come up with your own analogy for what you think......

J. D. Salinger




BANNED BOOK,
The Catcher in the Rye

English 10 Regents 2011-2012
J. Molloy: 914.669.5414 ext.2193
molloyj@northsalem.k12.ny.us

Course Prerequisite:
Successful completion of English 9

Course Description:
This course is designed to aid students to read and analyze literature from a variety of genres and to respond to literature critically through writing, speaking, and reflecting. Students will also continue developing and honing language arts skills that focus on writing, reading comprehension and expression, critical analysis, vocabulary, and grammar. A strong emphasis will be placed on expository writing. Students will also extensively prepare for the Regents exam in June.

Curriculum Highlights:
Research paper

SAT vocabulary preparation

Creative writing

Expository writing: focusing on literary response and expression and critical analysis and evaluation

Socratic seminars that allow students to critically participate and delve into literature

Test debate / test analysis

Preparation for the NYS Regents exam, including practice exams

Works of Literature:
Color of Water, James McBride
The Lord of the Flies, William Golding
The Catcher in the Rye, J.D. Salinger
Night, Elie Wiesel
Julius Caesar, William Shakespeare
The Things They Carried, Tim O’Brien
Independent Reading

Helpful Suggestions to Students:
Purchase a three-ring binder, dividers and a folder to be used solely for this course. Students are expected to maintain their binders in an organized fashion and to bring their binders to class daily. Concerning assignments, students should review their notes and class-work frequently and they also should plan ahead as much as possible.

Grading Policy:
Writing: 40%
Examinations: 30%
Journals/Blogs: 20%
Homework/Participation: 10%

Attendance and Tardiness:

Attendance and punctuality are crucial to participation and success in this course. Unexcused absences will be treated according to the North Salem High School cut policy. It is the student’s responsibility to make up any work he/she has missed due to an excused absence or lateness. Late passes are due upon the arrival of class. Three unexcused latenesses will result in detention.

Make Up/Late Work:
Students will make up work within 5 days from the date of the legal absence. Lateness of projects and papers will result in a deduction per day until the work is submitted.

Extra Help:
Extra help will be offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays in Room W-24 from 2:15-2:55, or by appointment.