1. The Catcher in the Rye Disillusionment and a Quest for Truth

2. Ms. Pahis January 15, 2015
AIM: How can investigating the theme of the disillusionment of adulthood and its connection to the poem, “Coming through the Rye.”
VOCABULARY: Review
Disillusion- disappointment resulting from the discovery that
Rye- a wheatlike cereal plant that tolerates poor soils and low temperatures. Also the name of a river in Scotland.

3. MINI LESSON: Robert Burns
Lived from
Poet Robert Burns is considered one of the most famous characters of Scotland's Cultural history. He is best known as a pioneer of the Romantic movement for his lyrical poetry and his re-writing of Scottish folks songs, many of which are still well-known across the world today. He published his first collection of poetry to raise enough money to make it to Jamaica where he hoped to find work.
How can investigating the theme of the disillusionment of adulthood and its connection to the poem, “Coming through the Rye.”

4. What do you think is the significance of the poem’s title?
TURN + TALK
What do you think is the significance of the poem’s title?
How can investigating the theme of the disillusionment of adulthood and its connection to the poem, “Coming through the Rye.”

5. ACTIVITY: Read Aloud of “Comin’ thro’ the Rye” by Burns
Comin thro' the rye, poor body,
Comin thro' the rye,
She draigl't a' her petticoatie
Comin thro' the rye.
Oh Jenny's a' weet, poor body,
Jenny's seldom dry,
Gin a body meet a body
Gin a body kiss a body
Need a body cry.
Comin thro' the glen;
Need the warld ken!
Comin thro' the rye. by
Analyze the poem’s significance to the novel.
Use TPCASST to help you understand the importance of the poem.
Hint: It can be a lot more disturbing than you think.
How can investigating the theme of the disillusionment of adulthood and its connection to the poem, “Coming through the Rye.”

6. SUMMARY Exit Slip: Complete the reflection on your Activity Sheet.
How can investigating the theme of the disillusionment of adulthood and its connection to the poem, “Coming through the Rye.”