This is the PPT I share with my juniors before we read Catcher in class

1. A house in the woods

8. Most frequently banned books Candide The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Brave New World 1984 The Catcher in the Rye Lolita I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings The Anarchist Cookbook The Satanic Verses Harry Potter Series

9. On the morning of December 8, 1980, he departed from the Sheraton Hotel , leaving personal items in his hotel room for police to find. Chapman bought a copy of The Catcher in the Rye from a New York book store, in which he wrote "This is my statement" and signed it "Holden Caulfield", who is the protagonist of the novel .

10. John Hinckley

14. Enduring Understandings The Catcher in the Rye -The prosperity and conformity that marked the 1950's set the stage for the rebellion that shaped the late 60's and early 70's -Writers often use personal experiences to provide insights to the reader about life's larger issues -Writers often use a variety of styles and techniques to engage and persuade their audience -It is natural for adolescents to mask deep-seated personal problems about growing up and relating to others.

15. As you read, be aware of. . . Stream on consciousness writing Hyperbole Slang, jargon from the late 40’s “ Don’t get sore.” “ Maybe I am yellow.” “ It killed me.”