Catcher in the Rye Chapters 3 and 4 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 3 and 4 of Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger. A plot-based quiz, two 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 be able to:
Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly
Compare elements of the plot of chapter 3 to elements of the plot of chapter 2
Examine how the author uses narrative techniques to influence the readers' perceptions of character
Explain the significance of a given detail
Discern the primary function of the chapter
Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Identify examples of Holden's sarcasm and dark humor
Compare the characters of Holden and Ackley
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 3 and 4 of Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger. A plot-based quiz, two 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 be able to:
Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly
Compare elements of the plot of chapter 3 to elements of the plot of chapter 2
Examine how the author uses narrative techniques to influence the readers' perceptions of character
Explain the significance of a given detail
Discern the primary function of the chapter
Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Identify examples of Holden's sarcasm and dark humor
Compare the characters of Holden and Ackley
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 3 and 4 of Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger. A plot-based quiz, two 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 be able to:
Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly
Compare elements of the plot of chapter 3 to elements of the plot of chapter 2
Examine how the author uses narrative techniques to influence the readers' perceptions of character
Explain the significance of a given detail
Discern the primary function of the chapter
Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Identify examples of Holden's sarcasm and dark humor
Compare the characters of Holden and Ackley
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: