11/2/15 Do Now: - Take a copy of the model dialectical journals from the front. Homework: - Read Chapter 20 in “Catcher” - Dialectical Journal (Chapters 8- 14) Due Wednesday 11/4 by 11:59pm - Extension Activity Due 11/13 Content Objective: Content Objective: Students will evaluate model dialectical journals to gain an understanding of how to complete thoughtful dialectical journals Language Objective: Language Objective: Students will use the model dialectical journals and outline to begin writing their journals for chapters 8-14

1) Read the two model dialectical journals 2) Which is a stronger response? Why? 3) What can you do to improve your dialectical journals? Do Now Do Now:

Negative: - Underdeveloped responses - Responses not connected to the quote - Responses not proofread Positive: - Literary elements identified and analyzed - Literary elements connected to thematic ideas - Strong thematic claims Things I Noticed:

1) Work with a partner in class (choose different quotes) 2) Conference with Ms. Cip or Mr. Brill 3) Use models as a guide 4) Use outline to help direct your thinking 5) Use feedback on TurnItIn.com 6) Extra Help Monday and Wednesday Supports To Help You Improve :

1) Find a quote – Chapters ) Work through the levels of analysis 1)Context 2)Literary elements 3)Thematic claim 3) Type your dialectical 4) Submit on TurnItIn.com Start your own Start your own:

The Catcher in the Rye Dialectical Journal Assignment Chapter # ______ Textual Evidence Textual evidence comes directly from the book. This can be a direct quote spoken by a character or a passage of narration. Response This is where you will respond to the text in a thoughtful way. Follow the guiding questions to respond at the three different levels of analysis. Each level should be at least 4-5 complete sentences. Each passage you choose should relate to the overarching question: To what extent does Holden represent a typical teenager or someone who has a serious mental disorder? Choose quotes that relate to Holden’s:  Appearance  Personality  Attitude toward life  Attitude toward other people  Important relationships  Other characters’ attitudes toward Holden  Beliefs: What is important to Holden? Include the correct MLA format citation “ Text” (Author’s last name, page #). Level 1: The Context of the Quote Who is speaking? What is happening in the text at the time of this quote? What is the literal meaning of the quote? Level 2: Author’s Tools and Literary Elements What literary element(s) is/are revealed and how? Characterization – What does this passage reveal about the character? Setting – How does the setting in this passage impact the meaning? Conflict – What problem or issue is revealed? Theme – What theme or central message is revealed? Symbolism – What symbol is revealed and what does it represent? Tone – What is the author’s attitude toward the subject? Language Use (diction, syntax, imagery) – How does the language use advance the effect of the passage? What is the significance of these lines? What is the author’s intention? Why is the passage written in such a way? How is the passage related to the text as a whole? Level 3: Create a thematic claim Based on the evidence and the information from Levels 1 and 2, create a thematic claim. Then, support it with an argument. Choose one of the following stances for your thematic claim: 1) Holden is a typical teenager 2) Holden is suffering from a serious mental health disorder. Is the claim true for the book as a whole? Is the claim true for the world? What might be an argument against the claim? How can you defend the claim?

English 10Name: Date: The Catcher in the Rye Dialectical Journal Assignment Chapter # _____ Textual Evidence Textual evidence comes directly from the book. This can be a direct quote spoken by a character or a passage of narration. Response This is where you will respond to the text in a thoughtful way. Follow the guiding questions to respond at the three different levels of analysis. Each level should be at least 4-5 complete sentences. Level 1: The Context of the Quote Level 2: Author’s Tools and Literary Elements Level 3: Create a thematic claim

Post It Notes Level 1 Options: o A quote or moment you like. o A question you have about the facts of the novel (plot, characters, etc.) o Vocabulary o New facts or details that you have learned about a character. Level 2 Options: o A connection to self o A literary element you notice (what it is and how it is used)  Characterization (Adjective)  Imagery (How is word choice used)  Setting (What is significance of place)  Metaphor/Simile  Theme (What is the big idea)  Conflict (What is the big problem)  Symbol (Concrete and abstract) o An inference or prediction that you can make about the text. o A question you have that would require thought to answer (beyond the facts) Level 3 Options: o A connection to the world or another text. o A universal theme or idea o Thought provoking questions for Socratic Seminar. o Awareness of authors craft (Salinger is using this technique because…)

Monday: Dialectical Journal Work Tuesday: SUPERINTENDENTS CONFERNCE DAY Wednesday: Review Catcher Thursday: Informational Article Friday: Looking Ahead :