Bell Ringer 9-12 Please get ready for your chapters 4-6

reading quiz.

Reading Quiz Chs. 4-61. How did Holden know Stradlater’s date,

Jane Gallagher?2. What did Holden write a composition

about?3. What did Holden do with the

composition?4. Why?5. Why did Stradlater punch Holden?

English III EQ: How do Salinger’s choices about structure,

narration, and character impact the theme of The Catcher in the Rye?

Agenda Bell Ringer – Reading Quiz #1 Agenda/EQ Mrs. Hockenberry’s Blog Class Summary “Phony” Journal Entry

Brainstorming Free Writing

Homework: Chapters 4-6

“Phony” Journal entry Identify some of the things about your

own society that you think are “phony.” Fake, insincere, dishonest, hypocritical Holden often applies this word to people

who try too hard to fit in or people who try too hard to pose as a member of a certain group.

Make a list with a partner Don’t worry about writing a response yet,

just try to come up with potential ideas.

“Phony” Journal Entry Identify some of the things about your own

society that you think are “phony.” Use stories from your own life to support your ideas. Use your own voice – informal, personal tone. Pay attention to grammar and punctuation – they

are there for a reason. When you talk about a new topic, form a new

paragraph. Remember that your writing still has to be school

appropriate. At least 1 page (hand written in your journal)

Holden’s Voice First Person Narrative Confessional Stream of Consciousness Dialogue Flashbacks Colloquial Language (keep it

appropriate)

Bell Ringer 9-12 Get out your Homework (3 written jokes)

Get with a partner Read your jokes Make suggestions for revision (if you have

any) Pay special attention to individual words –

are they the best words to use?

EQ: How should comedic sketches be structured and formatted?

Agenda Bell Ringer/Discussion – Revising Jokes Agenda/EQ Sharing Our Jokes Sketch #1 – Mrs. Hockenberry’s Rules

Creative Writing

Sketch #1 – The Rules Groups of 2 and 3 Chose a rule and create a conflict

Sum up the Premise and 1 or 2 sentences. Add some complications

Add a road block (or some road blocks) to your characters goals

Create a resolution How will it end? You need a natural (but not predictable) ending.

You need: a rule, a conflict, a premise, complications, and a resolution

Homework Write sketch #1 Use the outline you create with your

partner You will each write your own version of

the skit Add at least 1 joke (shoot for 2) Keep it short Tomorrow we will format them (or at least

learn how)