Catcher in the Rye Chapters 21, 22, and 23 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 21, 22, and 23 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
Discern the intended effect of figurative language in context
Consider the greater significance of a given detail
Discern the tone of a given excerpt
Examine how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Evaluate the parenting style of Mr. and Mrs. Caulfield
Articulate the function of Phoebe in terms of Holden's character development
Explore the symbolism associated with Phoebe's initial refusal to accept Holden's red hat
Apply knowledge of literary devices including allusion, hyperbole, situational irony, and dramatic irony
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 21, 22, and 23 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
Discern the intended effect of figurative language in context
Consider the greater significance of a given detail
Discern the tone of a given excerpt
Examine how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Evaluate the parenting style of Mr. and Mrs. Caulfield
Articulate the function of Phoebe in terms of Holden's character development
Explore the symbolism associated with Phoebe's initial refusal to accept Holden's red hat
Apply knowledge of literary devices including allusion, hyperbole, situational irony, and dramatic irony
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 21, 22, and 23 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
Discern the intended effect of figurative language in context
Consider the greater significance of a given detail
Discern the tone of a given excerpt
Examine how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Evaluate the parenting style of Mr. and Mrs. Caulfield
Articulate the function of Phoebe in terms of Holden's character development
Explore the symbolism associated with Phoebe's initial refusal to accept Holden's red hat
Apply knowledge of literary devices including allusion, hyperbole, situational irony, and dramatic irony
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: