Explore this classic in close detail, using comprehension and writing tasks to pick apart the language and understand the writing techniques used to become a great writer.
J.D. Salinger's 'The Catcher in The Rye' still retains a place as one of the most iconic coming of age novels, and for good reason. Over the course of fifteen lessons, students will look at the novel in close detail, using comprehension and writing tasks to pick apart the language and understand the writing techniques used to become a great writer. The lessons will look closely at the settings, characters, plot and underlying themes. During this course, students will be given all the tools they need to thoroughly understand this text and prepare them to write an essay groundbreaking book.
Course Content
15 LESSONS
15 HOURS Total Length
Lesson 1
Context: J.D. Salinger and Post World War Two America
60 minutes
Lesson 2
Form, Structure and Language
60 minutes
Lesson 3
Chapters 1 - 2
60 minutes
Lesson 4
Chapters 3 - 4
60 minutes
Lesson 5
Chapters 5 - 6
60 minutes
Lesson 6
Chapters 7 - 9
60 minutes
Lesson 7
Chapters 7-11, 11-16
60 minutes
Lesson 8
Chapters 13 - 15
60 minutes
Lesson 9
Chapters 16 - 17
60 minutes
Lesson 10
Chapters 18 - 20
60 minutes
Lesson 11
Chapters 21 - 23
60 minutes
Lesson 12
Chapters 24 - 26
60 minutes
Lesson 13
Themes
60 minutes
Lesson 14
Symbols and Motifs
60 minutes
Lesson 15
Writing the Essay
60 minutes
Key Skills
English
Analysis
Essay Writing
Comprehension
Educator
Phoebe G
Language Specialist
Phoebe uses students' unique learning styles to tailor her approach to make lessons as useful and personalised as possible to maximise motivation and progress.
