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TOWNSHIP OF OCEAN SCHOOLS Humanities Department English, Fine Arts, Library 550 West Park Avenue Oakhurst, NJ 07755 (732) 531-5650 ext. 1007 [email protected] Jayne VanNosdall Supervisor Honors English II Summer Assignment Students who have been recommended to Honors English II will be required to complete a summer reading assignment and essay in order to prepare for the challenges of next year and AP testing in grades 11 and 12. Students are required to read the novel, The Catcher in the Rye, by J.D. Salinger. While reading the novel, take active notes on author’s theme(s), plot development, character development and other literary devices. Essays will be submitted on the first day of the fall or spring semester. In addition, students will take an assessment test to demonstrate comprehension of the novel. Be sure to follow all guidelines for literary analysis. The essay should begin with an Introduction to the novel, general statement of content, followed by a Strong Thesis to prove with solid supporting details from the novel. The support will consist of references to the novel as well as actual quotes. Students need to find at least three main points to support the thesis. Five Paragraph essay (Introduction, 3 body paragraphs with a main point in each which will also include a direct quote from the book to support each idea, and a conclusion paragraph) Focus areas: 1. A clear thesis statement at the end of the introduction. 2. Direct textual support of the thesis statement with specific examples from the novel. 3. A minimum of three (3) direct quotes from the novel- with page numbers in parentheses following the sentence taken from the book. (Internal citations) 4. Correct quotation punctuation and commas. Avoid using “you” or “I” 5. Use complete sentences and write in the literary present tense about fiction. Possible Essay topics: (Choose one) 1. Holden makes up elaborate lies. What advantages and problems does this give him? How does he feel about telling lies all of the time? 2. Holden swears a great deal yet is very upset by the words he sees on the walls at Phoebe’s school. Is there a double standard? Is obscenity acceptable sometimes and not others? 3. Holden wants to be a “catcher in the rye.” What does this mean? What abilities does this require? Can Holden do this? 4. Choose one of the symbols Holden discusses in the book and explain its role. (i.e. the ducks, Allie’s baseball mitt, his hat). Feel free to email me with questions or possible topics! [email protected] Sincerely, Ms. O’Neill Honors English II teacher Jayne VanNosdall Humanities Supervisor
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