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What more can be said about the novel? Lots. You say it.

But first, let's review...
the·sis  (thss)

n. pl. the·ses (-sz)

1. A proposition that is maintained by argument.

2. A dissertation advancing an original point of view as a result of research, especially as a requirement for an academic degree.

3. A hypothetical proposition, especially one put forth without proof.

4. The first stage of the Hegelian dialectic process.

5.

a. The long or accented part of a metrical foot, especially in quantitative verse.

b. The unaccented or short part of a metrical foot, especially in accentual verse.

6. Music The accented section of a measure.

• This essay will be persuasive. Develop a thesis (not a topic or subject - you must put forth an assertion then find evidence to support your opinion) that you will prove with supporting evidence only and directly from the our text. This essay is NOT to be solely your opinion. Substantiate your claim referring to the novel.
  • A Works Cited page is unnecessary. As you are using only one source, the text, I know your source already.
  • Do cite the page number when summarizing, paraphrasing or quoting the play.
    • Example: Holden was a phony. He often and passionately described films as inferior to literature but ironically he often went to cinemas to see movies (157).
  • You are free to draw on any elements of the novel and its relevance to today as basis for your thesis. You also may use the resources at the bottom of this page to assist finding a suitable thesis.
• Respect all elements of the Five-Paragraph Essay format.
  • Your thesis statement must be present in your introduction. If not, and your stance is unclear, your grade will suffer.
  • Formal writing is expected. Review and adhere to Academic Prose.
• I do not need your outline but developing one, as always, is highly recommended.
• Save your final draft in MS Word to your English folder as: catcher essay
• Here is the rubric.

Essay Topic Ideas (remember, you must develop a thesis)

• http://www.mrcoia.com/school/html/lessons/citr_unit.html
• http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/catcher/study.html
• http://www.brighthub.com/education/homework-tips/articles/50709.aspx
• http://englishracine.wordpress.com/2009/05/11/the-catcher-in-the-rye-essay-topics/
• http://www.enotes.com/catcher-in-the-rye/suggested-essay-topics
• http://www.gradesaver.com/the-catcher-in-the-rye/study-guide/essay-questions/
• http://valwriting.net/blog/essay/the-catcher-in-the-rye-essay-topics
• http://writingbee.com/blog/essay-writing/catcher-in-the-rye-essay
• Need more ideas? Research.

  • Remember that you are expected to write a persuasive essay, not informational. A summary of the plot is informational. A discussion about the conflict alone is informational. An essay that analyzes Holden's character is informational. You are to write OUTSIDE the novel, to think of a question we may or may not have discussed in class or one, ideally, that you always wanted to ask.

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