Connector+E

Day 1

Connector/ Artistic Adventurer For this role, you have two options: (1) make connections to the reading, or (2) artistically interpret the reading. Option #1: Connector Name: __Book:__ _Catcher in the rye __Assignment: page to page Literature Circle's Name:__ _Team Purple As the Connector, it is your job to find connections between the novel your group is reading and the outside world. This means connection the reading to: Think about a minimum of two connections today's reading reminded you of. List the connection and write a paragraph for each explaining how and why you made the connection. 1.) In this novel I was able to connect with the main character because he had to experience going to a new school. I also had to move to a new school where i didn't know anyone. I was able to understand how hard it is to meet new people and start from scratch. I know how much someone can be put down when they are lonely. I could understand why he turned to bad things. I found myself feeling bad for him and having an internal connection from the beginning of the novel.
 * Your own life * Happenings at school or in the neighborhood
 * Similar events at other times and places * Other books or stories
 * Other writings on same topic * Other writings by the same author

2.) Another connection I was able to make with the novel was having to follow a strict schedule. Last summer I went away to a camp for two weeks where we had a strict schedule with a set dinner time and bed time just like he had to do at his prep school. I was able to connect because I know how frustrating it is to be away from home for so long and not knowing many people. It is also frustrating not being able to have any freedom and time to yourself. I can understand why he does not like his school and is ok with leaving.

Day 2 Connector/ Artistic Adventurer For this role, you have two options: (1) make connections to the reading, or (2) artistically interpret the reading. Option #1: Connector Name:Alex Kuehner __Book:__ _Catcher in the Rye __Assignment: page to page Literature Circle's Name:__ _ As the Connector, it is your job to find connections between the novel your group is reading and the outside world. This means connection the reading to: Think about a minimum of two connections today's reading reminded you of. List the connection and write a paragraph for each explaining how and why you made the connecti on. 1.) The first paragraph of chapter five reminded me a lot of our school. It was talking about school lunches and how they had the same dry steak every Saturday night that everyone got excited for. And they had lumpy mashed potatoes and some Brown Betty dessert. At our school we get either dryed up cheeseburgers every friday or gross soy cheesesteaks along with dry french fries. 2.)When Stradlater and Holden got into a fight about his date i connected well to it. I have 3 brothers and we fight all the time about stupid stuff that usually ends in wrestling and sometimes even bloodshed. And the loser usually lays on the ground like Holden did and thinks about what just happened for a while.
 * Your own life * Happenings at school or in the neighborhood
 * Similar events at other times and places * Other books or stories
 * Other writings on same topic * Other writings by the same author

Day 3 Lexy Hartner For this role, you have two options: (1) make connections to the reading, or (2) artistically interpret the reading. Option #1: Connector Name: __Book:__ _The Catcher in the Rye __Assignment: page to page Literature Circle's Name:__ _Team Purple As the Connector, it is your job to find connections between the novel your group is reading and the outside world. This means connection the reading to: Think about a minimum of two connections today's reading reminded you of. List the connection and write a paragraph for each explaining how and why you made the connecti on. 1.) page 67 you should see..... I connected with this passage because Holden talks about his sister alot and it seems like he really cares about her. I made this connection because even though me and my brothers fight a lot, i still care about them. Especially my oldest brother Luke, we fight a lot but whenever somebody asks about him i only ever have good things to say about him. Also i get really nervous for him. For instance he is going to be a freshman next year which worries me. I want to make sure he fits in and does his school work. This shows that i really care about him, just like Holden and his sister, he only has nice things to say about her.
 * Your own life * Happenings at school or in the neighborhood
 * Similar events at other times and places * Other books or stories
 * Other writings on same topic * Other writings by the same author

2.) page 68 the only trouble... I connected with this passage because Holden's sister Phoebe is an emotional girl and she likes to write books but never finishes them. When i was younger i liked to think i was going to be an author when i get older so i used to write my own little books. They weren't very good but i connected my younger years with this book because it seems like she was like me and liked to write books for fun but they never really meant anything.

Day 4 Connector/ Artistic Adventurer For this role, you have two options: (1) make connections to the reading, or (2) artistically interpret the reading. Option #1: Connector Name: Jordan Mosser __Book:__ Catcher in the rye __Literature Circle's Name:__ _Team Purple As the Connector, it is your job to find connections between the novel your group is reading and the outside world. This means connection the reading to: Think about a minimum of two connections today's reading reminded you of. List the connection and write a paragraph for each explaining how and why you made the connecti on.
 * Your own life * Happenings at school or in the neighborhood
 * Similar events at other times and places * Other books or stories
 * Other writings on same topic * Other writings by the same author

1.)The part in the section that we read that I really connected to was when Holden was in that restaurant/ bar place. He was having trouble getting to his seat because of people in the way, and that reminds me of going to the movies and having to get past the large man that decides to sit at the end of the row and block everybody. I also think we have all been in the awkward situation of watching a guy feel up a girl in a public place, while the girl is trying to push him away. The part I most connected to, was when he saw the woman he knew and pretended he had plans so he wouldn't have to talk. Whenever my parents old friends come over, I always pretend I have plans so I can leave the house and avoid getting my cheeks pinched and having to talk to somebody I barely know

2.)I can also connect to Holden when he walks the 41 blocks back to his hotel after he was at the bar. When I went to see Les Mis with my Dad two years ago, in New York, it seemed like we never stopped walking. He kept insisting that there are more places we need to see, and the only way he wanted to get there was by walking. My legs were so dead that all I wanted to do was sit down in the middle of the busy side walk and just quit. When we got home after that day, I remember taking off my dress shoes that my father insisted I wear, and having blisters as big as my imaginary great aunt Bertha's boil on her nose.

Day 5

For this role, you have two options: (1) make connections to the reading, or (2) artistically interpret the reading. Option #1: Connector Name: __Book:__ _Catcher In The Rye __Assignment: page to page Literature Circle's Name:__ _ Team Purple As the Connector, it is your job to find connections between the novel your group is reading and the outside world. This means connection the reading to: Think about a minimum of two connections today's reading reminded you of. List the connection and write a paragraph for each explaining how and why you made the connecti on. 1.) I can connect with Holden in this chapter because I remember a time I was sitting around waiting to be picked up for a date. I can imagine all of the thoughts running through his head. I went through the same thing trying to waste time and also being nervous. As you sit there and wait you think of many different things from your past and even what may happen on the date. I understand his feels at this time and I can relate the many thoughts that went through my head.
 * Your own life * Happenings at school or in the neighborhood
 * Similar events at other times and places * Other books or stories
 * Other writings on same topic * Other writings by the same author

2.) Also in this chapter I can relate to Holden because he talks about walking around N.Y.C. and seeing different things. I remember my experience in N.Y. I know the feeling you get when your around broadway and all the big buildings.

Day 6 Connector/ Artistic Adventurer For this role, you have two options: (1) make connections to the reading, or (2) artistically interpret the reading. Option #1: Connector Name:Alex Kuehner __Book:__ _ __Assignment: page to page Literature Circle's Name:__ _ As the Connector, it is your job to find connections between the novel your group is reading and the outside world. This means connection the reading to: Think about a minimum of two connections today's reading reminded you of. List the connection and write a paragraph for each explaining how and why you made the connecti on. 1.)When Holden is in the bar, after Luce leaves because he wouldn't stop talking about sex, it reminded me of the time i was out to eat with my family and my crazy old grandfather got a little drunk. He started asking the waitress and the coat lady out on a date, but they obviously took it as a joke. 2.)After Holden had left the bar he went to the lake to see the ducks. When he fixed his hair and it froze, that reminded me of all the winters i played in the snow and my hair turned to icicles.
 * Your own life * Happenings at school or in the neighborhood
 * Similar events at other times and places * Other books or stories
 * Other writings on same topic * Other writings by the same author

Day 7 Lexy Hartner For this role, you have two options: (1) make connections to the reading, or (2) artistically interpret the reading. Option #1: Connector Name: __Book:__ _The Catcher In The Rye __Assignment: page to page Literature Circle's Name:__ _166-214 As the Connector, it is your job to find connections between the novel your group is reading and the outside world. This means connection the reading to: Think about a minimum of two connections today's reading reminded you of. List the connection and write a paragraph for each explaining how and why you made the connecti on. 1.) page 74... he was about.... This passage was about Holden calling his old teacher Mr. Antolini, who he claims is his favorite teacher. He talked about what a great guy he was and how he saved this kid James Castle when he was nearly bleeding to death. I connected with this passage not exactly the same way but in a way. This passage reminded me of my favorite teacher from middle school Mr. Toto. He always did whatever it took to make sure the class learned the information and got good grades. So in each way a teacher really helps out the students whether it was saving a life or helping someone get through life.
 * Your own life * Happenings at school or in the neighborhood
 * Similar events at other times and places * Other books or stories
 * Other writings on same topic * Other writings by the same author

2.) page 192.... what he was .... This passage was about Mr. ANtolini getting a little weird towards Holden and freakishly close. This reminded me of a movie called Running Scared, where these two people who are supposed "parents" basically kidnapp a kid and lure him in with ice cream. When they get back to the house they plan on raping him and killing him with a bunch of tools. They have done it to many kids and they play dress up at first... then they video tape the rest.. Just in time the boys neighbor comes and saves him. In the story Holden quickly leaves before anything else weird happens. none //Optional:// a note about this edit for the page history log

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