Cabo read and discussed chapter 21 The Catcher in the Rye. Cabo orally described the protagonist, Holden’s, relationship with Phoebe. He went on to discuss Why is he so comfortable around her. We then went on to discuss the third theme of the novel: Growing up/coming-of-age. We discussed the fact that Holden had been told to “grow up” by other people. Cabo then discussed whether he considered Holden an adult or a child using text to support his claim. Cabo also discussed Holden and Phoebe's relationship and who is the adult, and who’s the child in their relationship and why she is
so mad at him for getting kicked out of school again.
In preparation for our final test on the novel later this week, we reviewed Matthew's last test on the novel and addressed any substantive misunderstandings as well as a proliferation of vague pronoun references . I provided suggestions on how to include more detailed but nevertheless succinct answers. I further placed on the board a list of connecting phrases and words to reference when writing in order to achieve cohesive paragraphs. We then discussed the novel focusing on the meaning of word "epiphany" and noting how Ivan is about to experience a deep revelation but as of yet still can not fathom how and why God would end his life with such suffering even though Ivan was so respectable and proper . Where the study guide homework answers were not supported by the novel, I challenged Matthew to find textual support for those responses . This exercise proved productive as Matthew was then readily able to revise his answers independently For HW- finish reading the novel and complete study guide with a focus on whether Ivan's death is a triumph or failure.
After reading and discussing chapter 18 of Escape from Camp 14, Bella discussed how the protagonist, Shin Dong-Hyuk, represents the durability of the human spirit and its
ability to survive the harshest conditions. Bella then reviewed and applied the SAT vocabulary presently being studied.
Jaydn read the next two chapters of The Glass Castle. She discussed the author's use of point of view and the fact that it allows the reader to discern the differences between the incident and the protagonist's perception. I then had Jaydn write a short story emulating the author's use of point of view. We discussed in detail the effect on the reader.
Cabo read, analyzed, and discussed chapter 20 Catcher in the Rye. He discussed the use of symbolism in writing and analyzed the symbolism of the red hunting cap and the museum displays as used with in the chapter. He then continued his ST vocabulary study using the words to describe various characters and situations within the novel being read.
In the true tradition of the Russian novel, we today explored how a dying Ivan converses with both God and his own soul questioning first ,the meaning of his life and second, the existence of God . He asks God why he suffers, and Matthew ,based on the novel ,discussed how if God had answered Ivan he would have cited Ivan's behavior and values as the cause of his suffering. We then explored the symbolism of the "black sack", and I placed on the board ideas to include in a literary essay including symbolism, figurative language, and theme. We reviewed where in the novel Tolstoy has previously employed these tecniniques. We then traced Ivan's dialogue with his soul and discussed how Ivan begins to realize he was happiest as a child before he was corrupted by propriety and money. Matthew took good notes on these topics and annotated his book accordingly,. HW -read chapter 10 Ans.study guide qs. ch 9 and 10.
Bella read the next chapter of Escape from Camp 14. She discussed the theme of survival using quotes from chapter to support the interpretation of survival. Bella went on to discuss how Shin's isolation at the pig farm had settled Shin, until his return to chaos began again when he was moved to a garment factory. Bella analyzed and discussed the significance of his transfer to the garment factory. Bella then reviewed the SAT vocabulary being studied.
Cabo reviewed SAT vocabulary being studied and then took a quiz by applying the words to a prepared short story. He then read the next chapter of Catcher in the Rye and wrote a paragraph describing the protagonist's motives in the chapter and predicting the effects of these motives using text for support.
Bella reviewed the 10 punctuation rules being studied and applied the rules to a paragraph given to her without any punctuation. She then reviewed the SAT vocabulary being studied and applied the correct words to sentences she was given. She then read, analyzed, and discussed the next chapter of Escape from Camp 14.
