Short-Response Question

Task: Write a T.E.X.A.S. paragraph.

Prompt:

Write a well-developed paragraph in which you use ideas from chapters 15 – 20 to establish a controlling idea about life being filled with sadness. Develop your controlling idea using specific examples and details from "Catcher".

Friendly Suggestions:

· Use quotes from “Understanding Thematic Ideas” assessment

· Expand on the already developed explanation of “life being filled with sadness”.

· Type up responses in WORD. Save document. Upload to the blog.

· Reference the T.E.X.A.S. handout.

You're a Phony!

Describe a phony that you know, have seen, or have read about. Include an incident that shows how the person looks, acts around others, or speaks. Be sure to describe the person's mannerisms as a whole.

It would be interesting if you incorporate Holden's description of Sally and her friend into your paragraph response. Feel free to respectfully comment on your classmates' responses.