The Catcher in the Rye
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To teach in HS or not to teach in HS?
Angela
Jul 18, 2012 10:43PM
Catcher in the Rye was the novel that influenced me to become an English teacher. (It's a long-ish story, for a rainy day.) I have just finished my first year teaching in NYC, and I genuinely do not know if I should consider reading it with my students. I was able to understand and enjoy the quirks in the novel when I was 16, but I don't know if teens today, will appreciate it. Any thoughts? Comments from teens especially appreciated! Don't ever forget, your teachers care! :-)
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I was not happy to read it in HS, but I am glad that I did. At the time I was annoyed that I was picking up language that I did not use. Now I think I may re-read it sometime soon. I believe it is a good book to read at HS age, I hope it will continue to be required.
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