J. D. Salinger
Lesson plans for The Catcher in the Rye

J. D. Salinger
Biography and related links from the author's Wikipedia page.

The Adventures of a Mischievous Boy!
In this WebQuest, students investigate Edmonton and New York City, then post an "e-mail to Salinger" related to the research.

The Catcher in the Rye
A thorough unit plan including vocabulary list and activities for each chapter, comprehension questions for each chapter, sample vocabulary quizzes, constructed response questions and samples, and essay topics. This 16-page document requires MS-Word or compatible application for access.

The Catcher in the Rye
As part of their study of the novel, students complete a Web quest and a portfolio of writings, including fan fiction and a poem.

The Catcher in the Rye
This 9-page document addresses 26 vocabulary words drawn from the novel. Requires Adobe Reader or compatible application for access.

The Catcher in the Rye Unit Plan
This 30-page document contains a 4-6 week unit plan rich with activities and writing.

Cartoon summary of Salinger's Catcher In the Rye:
Cartoon 1 and Cartoon 2

Vocabulary from The Catcher in the Rye
95 vocabulary words, listed in groups by chapter.