Journal Project for Catcher in the Rye

Journal Assignment for Catcher in the Rye
As we read the novel you will be responsible to write a diary entry as if you were Holden Caulfield. Three diary entries will be due every Friday and will be collected and graded. Below are some sample questions that your character may want to answer when writing in the diary. Do not give a plot summary of the chapters we have read. Get into character and make it as interesting as possible. If you are at a loss of something to say, answer any of the following questions:

1. Who has impressed, annoyed or pleased you so far? Describe the person. What other
character has had an effect on you?
2. What do you want to accomplish in your life? What are your aspirations?
3. What have you done that has made you proud of yourself?
4. What are you most afraid of or worried about? What makes you anxious? How do your
fears or worries relate to what has happened so far?
5. What are you hoping for in the near future?
6. Describe an object or a place that is important to you. Why is it important?
7. Who or what has made you happy recently? Explain.
8. If you could relive a moment, what moment would you like to relive? Why is it such a
strong memory for you?
9. Choose a value or ideal that is important to you—honesty, courage, faithfulness, etc.
What makes it an important value or ideal?
10. Describe an interaction you have had with another character. Was it positive or negative?

Remember, you are writing as if you are Holden Caulfield. It is not necessary to answer these questions specifically, but they will guide you in composing diary entries that are meaningful and interesting.

Reading assignments for Catcher in the Rye

For tomorrow - 4/1 read chapter 3

For class on 4/2 - read chapters 4 and 5

For class on 4/3 - read chapters 6 and 7

Over the weekend to be ready for class on Monday, 4/6 - read chapters 8-11

For class on 4/7 - read chapters 12-13

For class on 4/8 - read chapters 14-15

Finish the novel over break

Homework for tonight

Read chapter 3 in Catcher in the Rye

do a journal entry for tomorrow

CB essays

There are still many of you who that didn't turn in a copy of your essays. We need 95% completion in order to get the money for the school.

I need to submit your essays no later than tomorrow. Please make sure you email me a copy of your essay (400-500 words) with your full name and phone number by tomorrow.

Check teacherease if you are unsure if you completed this assignment.

Harlem Trip slips and money due tomorrow

If you are interested in going on the trip, tomorrow is the last day I can accept permission slips and money... There will be NO last minute involvement on this trip...

College Board essays

All rewrites and final polishing is due by Sunday, March 29th via email. Your original draft will be submitted if a new one isn't sent.

mssackstein@yahoo.com

make sure to have your email, phone number and first and last names.

Playwriting contest

ANNOUNCEMENT:

New Works of Merit Playwriting Contest is accepting scripts through June 30, 2009 for new works that:

1) Enhance self-realization
2) Support peace and social justice
3) Foster new understanding of=2 0minority issues that focus on racial, ethnic and gender discrimination both in the United States and abroad
4) Empower youth to build healthy inner foundations
5) Educate to gain further insight into healthy social/emotional living
6) Shed new light on religious, spiritual, and cultural differences and issues
7) Build respect for cultural expression and identity in a world that is experiencing rapid globalization
8) Explore the widening gap between the values this country was founded on and the values we present to the world today

For Guidelines and Application Form: PLAYWRITINGCONTEST (dot) CJB (dot) NET