Catcher in the Rye Chapter 7 Close Reading Analysis Worksheet

Catcher in the Rye Chs. 7-9 Quiz & Close Reading Bundle

Measure reading comprehension and support analysis of *Catcher in the Rye* by J. D. Salinger (chapters 7-9) with this bundle, which features a plot-based quiz and close reading exercises. Answer keys are included. Materials are delivered in both Word Document and PDF formats. This resource may serve as the basis for small-group discussions. Through these discussions, students decode language and pose/respond to questions relating to plot, broad topics, and character development, demonstrating an ability to analyze how complex characters transform and advance the plot and themes by applying logic and citing compelling, meaningful textual evidence. They will also evaluate their peers’ reasoning and use of rhetoric to advance claims, clarifying or challenging unclear ideas. Using this resource for structured guidance, students will present information, conclusions, and supporting textual evidence clearly, concisely, and appropriately, thereby helping their peers comprehend their thinking. Copyright restrictions prohibit the inclusion of complete literary works, so the purchaser is responsible for providing students with access to the novel. By engaging in these exercises, students will: * Articulate what the text states explicitly and implicitly * Explain the significance of a given detail * Write with clarity, logic, and precision * Cite relevant textual evidence in support of claims * Explore character motivations * Demonstrate awareness of religion's influence on Ackley's life * Make reasonable inferences about Holden's behavior * Apply knowledge of various literary devices including euphemism, allusion, metaphor, simile, cliche, acyrologia, situational irony, and more * Discern the tone of a remark in context * Define complex words or phrases in context * Verify interpretations of language using reference materials including a dictionary or thesaurus * Analyze what Holden's behaviors and statements reflect about his psychological state * Analyze Holden's mindset as it pertains to Stradlater and articulate his internal conflict * Analyze the relevance of a seemingly insubstantial detail * Articulate how the conversation between Mrs. Morrow and Holden begins * Identify several examples of Holden's awkward attempts to be accepted in the adult world * Identify evidence of Holden's self-awareness * Identify examples of Holden's avoidance behavior * Analyze word choices to discern what they reveal about Holden's psychological state * Demonstrate understanding of Holden's interest in vulnerable creatures