Lesson Plan
Holden's Modern Struggles Lesson Plan
Students will explore how Holden Caulfield's struggles in 'The Catcher in the Rye' mirror modern adolescent challenges, enabling them to analyze literature through a contemporary lens.
By connecting Holden's experiences to modern issues, students will deepen their comprehension of the novel and relate literary themes to real-world contexts, promoting critical thinking.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
15 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Context
10 minutes
Step 2
Group Discussion
20 minutes
Step 3
Analytical Activity
15 minutes
Step 4
Assessment & Wrap-Up
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Holden's Modern Struggles
Overview of 'The Catcher in the Rye'
Modern Adolescent Challenges
Group Discussion
Connecting Themes
Assessment & Wrap-Up
Discussion
Reading
Quiz
Holden's World Quiz
