Catcher in the Rye Chapters 7-9 Quiz and Close Reading Worksheet Bundle
Evaluate general reading comprehension and support the development of close reading analysis skills with this bundle of assessments covering chapters 7, 8, and 9 of Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger. Answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats and eliminate assessment planning responsibilities without sacrificing academic rigor. (Alternatively, a Google Drive bundle option is available.) With these materials, students will do the following:
Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly
Define words and/or phrases as they are used in the text
Verify interpretations of language using reference materials
Explain the significance of a given detail
Describe the tone of a given remark
Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Analyze word choices to discern what they reveal about Holden's psychological state
Identify examples of Holden's awkward attempts to be accepted in the adult world
Apply knowledge of literary devices including euphemism, allusion, metaphor, simile, hyperbole, cliché, acyrologia, and situational irony
Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence
Write about fiction with clarity, accuracy, and precision
This resource may facilitate small-group discussions in which students decode language and pose/respond to questions relating to plot, broad topics, and character development. Using this resource for structured guidance, students will improve their ability to present information, conclusions, and supporting textual evidence clearly and convincingly.
Materials are available for teaching a range of adolescent fiction:
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Evaluate general reading comprehension and support the development of close reading analysis skills with this bundle of assessments covering chapters 7, 8, and 9 of Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger. Answer keys are provided.
