THE CATCHER IN THE RYE & THE 1950’s

Before we begin reading the American Classic, “The Catcher in the Rye” by J.D. Salinger, it is essential to understand the context and time period in which this novel was written. Before we begin reading the American Classic, “The Catcher in the Rye” by J.D. Salinger, it is essential to understand the context and time period in which this novel was written. The 1950’s was an era of change, something our main character, Holden Caulfield, is not ready to accept The 1950’s was an era of change, something our main character, Holden Caulfield, is not ready to accept To be able to truly understand the world in which Holden lived, we must journey back in time to the decade of the 1950’s. To be able to truly understand the world in which Holden lived, we must journey back in time to the decade of the 1950’s.

THE CATCHER IN THE RYE & THE 1950’s introduction  This week, you will research a different aspect of what life was like in the 1950’s. Each slide in this presentation will be a guide for the topic of investigation.  If you complete a topic early, you may move on to the next topic. If you are having trouble with a particular topic, you may skip it and go back to it the next day.  You will need to refer to the links in this PowerPoint presentation every day.

THE CATCHER IN THE RYE & THE 1950’s tasks  For each topic you investigate, you must complete the following – A typed 1-2 page SINGLE SPACED journal stating:  What you knew before  What you learned about the topic (two specific facts)  What you hope to learn in the future  How you predict this topic will influence the plot of the novel “The Catcher in the Rye” ~~You have the option of writing your journals about every subtopic OR you may pick ONE subtopic and do extensive research for your journal **You must submit all journal entries to upon completion of each topic** LIST OF TOPICS FOR INVESTIGATION 1.SIGNIFICANT HISTORICAL EVENTS 2.NEW YORK CITY 3.POLITICAL ISSUES 4.CULTURAL ICONS

THE CATCHER IN THE RYE & THE 1950’s TASKS After you have completed your journal and search, you will create a PowerPoint presentation on your favorite topic Requirements for PowerPoint are: At LEAST 5 slides 1 Picture per slide At LEAST 1 website link in presentation (cannot be one of the links in this presentation) Transitions between every slide 1 special effect in slide show ALL POWERPOINTS WILL BE PRESENTED NEXT MONDAY & TUESDAY

Significant historical events  A number of significant historical events relevant to all people took place in the 1950’s. Click on the links below to watch a video of some of the events that made history. –Opening of Disneyland  Disney video Disney video Disney video  Disneyland history Disneyland history Disneyland history Launching of Sputnik  Sputnik Video Sputnik Video Sputnik Video  Launching Launching Rosa Parks refuses to give up her seat  Rosa Parks Rosa Parks Rosa Parks  Rosa Parks Biography Rosa Parks Biography Rosa Parks Biography  -Jonas Salk, M.D. develops polio vaccine  Salk Biography Salk Biography Salk Biography  Polio Vaccine Polio Vaccine Polio Vaccine

NEW YORK  Watch the video on this link to learn more about the history of New York City –New York History New York HistoryNew York History  Click on the link below to find more information about New York in the 1950’s –New York in the 1950's New York in the 1950'sNew York in the 1950's

Political issues  Learn more about the presidents and other important political figures in the 1950’s –Harry S. Truman Harry S. TrumanHarry S. Truman –Dwight D. Eisenhower Dwight D. EisenhowerDwight D. Eisenhower The Cold War, The Wall, and more! –Cold War Video 1 Cold War Video 1Cold War Video 1 –Cold War Video 2 Cold War Video 2Cold War Video 2 Learn more about President Eisenhower’s contributions in the 1950’s –Eisenhower's Legacy Eisenhower's LegacyEisenhower's Legacy –Eisenhower's Speech Eisenhower's SpeechEisenhower's Speech –President Truman on Civil Rights –Truman's Speech Truman's SpeechTruman's Speech –Truman's ideals Truman's idealsTruman's ideals

Cultural icons  Click on the links below to learn more about each cultural icon of the 1950’s. –James Dean  James Dean James Dean James Dean -Marilyn Monroe  Marilyn Monroe Home Page Marilyn Monroe Home Page Marilyn Monroe Home Page –Elvis Presley  Elvis information Elvis information Elvis information

THE CATCHER IN THE RYE & THE 1950’s I HOPE YOU HAVE ENJOYED YOUR JOURNEY THROUGH THE 1950’s. I look forward to the journals and presentations. The stage is now set for our next journey…The Catcher in the Rye, a novel through the eyes of a 16 year old boy who lived through the exciting decade, the decade of change… THE 1950’s!