Catcher in the Rye Chapters 13, 14, and 15 Quiz and Close Reading Worksheets Bundle
Evaluate general reading comprehension and support the development of critical thinking and literary craft analysis skills with this bundle of assessments covering chapters 13, 14, and 15 of Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger. A plot-based quiz, three close reading worksheets, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. (Alternatively, a Google Drive bundle option is available.) With these materials, students will do the following:
Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly
Define words/phrases as they are used in the text
Verify interpretations of language using reference materials
Explain the significance of a given detail
Explore cause-and-effect relationships
Examine how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Compare Holden to the character of Mercutio in Romeo & Juliet
Discern the irony of Holden's pseudonym
Apply knowledge of literary devices including malapropism, idiom, irony, symbolism, and hyperbole
Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence
Write about fiction with clarity, accuracy, and precision
This resource may facilitate small-group discussions in which students decode language and pose/respond to questions relating to plot, broad topics, and character development. Using this resource for structured guidance, students will improve their ability to present information, conclusions, and supporting textual evidence clearly and convincingly.
Materials are available for teaching a range of adolescent fiction:
Evaluate general reading comprehension and support the development of critical thinking and literary craft analysis skills with this bundle of assessments covering chapters 13, 14, and 15 of Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger. A plot-based quiz, three close reading worksheets, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. (Alternatively, a Google Drive bundle option is available.) With these materials, students will do the following:
Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly
Define words/phrases as they are used in the text
Verify interpretations of language using reference materials
Explain the significance of a given detail
Explore cause-and-effect relationships
Examine how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Compare Holden to the character of Mercutio in Romeo & Juliet
Discern the irony of Holden's pseudonym
Apply knowledge of literary devices including malapropism, idiom, irony, symbolism, and hyperbole
Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence
Write about fiction with clarity, accuracy, and precision
This resource may facilitate small-group discussions in which students decode language and pose/respond to questions relating to plot, broad topics, and character development. Using this resource for structured guidance, students will improve their ability to present information, conclusions, and supporting textual evidence clearly and convincingly.
Materials are available for teaching a range of adolescent fiction:
Evaluate general reading comprehension and support the development of critical thinking and literary craft analysis skills with this bundle of assessments covering chapters 13, 14, and 15 of Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger. A plot-based quiz, three close reading worksheets, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. (Alternatively, a Google Drive bundle option is available.) With these materials, students will do the following:
Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly
Define words/phrases as they are used in the text
Verify interpretations of language using reference materials
Explain the significance of a given detail
Explore cause-and-effect relationships
Examine how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Compare Holden to the character of Mercutio in Romeo & Juliet
Discern the irony of Holden's pseudonym
Apply knowledge of literary devices including malapropism, idiom, irony, symbolism, and hyperbole
Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence
Write about fiction with clarity, accuracy, and precision
This resource may facilitate small-group discussions in which students decode language and pose/respond to questions relating to plot, broad topics, and character development. Using this resource for structured guidance, students will improve their ability to present information, conclusions, and supporting textual evidence clearly and convincingly.
Materials are available for teaching a range of adolescent fiction:
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Evaluate general reading comprehension and support the development of close reading analysis skills with this bundle of assessments covering chapters 13, 14, and 15 of Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger. Answer keys are provided.