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\nJoseph Heller's Hilarious Catch-22\n

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\nComedian Seth Meyers shares his rationale for why Catch 22 should get viewers to vote for inclusion of Joseph Heller's satire in the Great American Read program.\n
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\nCatch-22 by Joseph Heller\n

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\nNarrators of a short video offer their rationale for why Catch 22 should be included in the Great American Read program. They touch on the key themes in Heller's satirical and sobering novel about Captain John Yossarian and the catch-22s...\n
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\nSatire, Parody, and Humor in Catch-22\n

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\nLaughter is the heart of dark comedy. It makes the unbearable bearable. Joseph Heller crafted his dark comedy Catch-22 to enable readers to laugh at the painful realities and underscore the absurdities of a war where people you...\n
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\nCatch-22 Quiz\n

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\nIn this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 14 multiple choice questions about Heller's Catch-22. Students may submit their answers to be scored.\n
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\nCatch-22: What It Means to Be a(n Anti)Hero\n

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\nCatch-22, Joseph Heller's send-up of military organizational bureaucracy, provides readers with an opportunity to consider the importance of the anti-hero. Class members fill out a worksheet comparing and contrasting the qualities...\n
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\nCatch-22: Satirize This!\n

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\nSome assignments are great, some can become great, and some have greatness thrust upon them. This one is great. After completing Joseph Heller's classic satire, Catch-22, groups craft and present their own political satire.\n
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\nCatch-22 Essay Questions\n

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\nIn this literature worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about Joseph Helle's Catch-22. Students may also link to an online interactive quiz on the novel at the bottom of the page.\n
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\nCatch-22\n

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\nDuring or after reading Catch-22, have your high school scholars complete this research project. First they'll brainstorm a list of people they might like to research, then they'll dive into your library's resources! There are...\n
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\nCartoons for the Classroom: Unemployment that Just Won't Quit\n

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\nIt's an economic Catch-22! Expose your scholars to the hiring/unemployment paradox using this political cartoon analysis worksheet. The cartoon shows corporations explaining to a job seeker that they cannot hire him due to the unstable...\n
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\nExamining Women's Roles through Primary Sources and Literature\n

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\nStudents interpret historical evidence presented in primary resources. In this women's history lesson, students examine the role of women prior to and following the suffrage movement. Students also read selected pieces of women's...\n
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\nBest Sellers Quiz 1\n

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\nIn this best sellers quiz 1 worksheet, students answer 10 trivia-style questions, not interactively, about literary best sellers, then scroll down to check their answers.\n
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\nF. Scott Fitzgerald: The Great American Dreamer\n

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\nStudents explore how F. Scott Fitzgerald was one of the most important writers of the twentieth century. In novels such as Tender is the Night, This Side of Paradise, and The Great Gatsby, he captured the mood and manners of his time.\n
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\nAll Quiet On The Western Front\n

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\nStudents create a poem on the subject of war. In this All Quiet on the Western Front lesson, students create poetry using phrases or lines that they brainstorm during a pre-writing session. Students enhance their poetry with sensory...\n
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\nCartoons for the Classroom: Unemployment\n

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\nIn this current events worksheet, high schoolers analyze a political cartoon about unemployment and respond to 3 talking point questions.\n
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\nCustomized Topographic Maps and Models\n

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\nStudents explore the information depicted on topographic maps. They construct a 3-D topographic map of a local area. They go on a field trip to the depicted area and compare the 'real world' with their models.\n
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\nAustralian Broadcasting Corporation: Books and Writing: Joseph Heller\n

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\nThis site from the Australian Broadcasting Company provides the transcript of an interview with author Joseph Heller, who wrote Catch 22. He answers questions about his books Catch 22 and Now and Then and about his view on life. Excerpts...\n
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\nJoseph Heller Remembered\n

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\nA New York Times article that covers the life and death of author Joseph Heller. Discusses his novel \"Catch 22\" and its impact, and provides a detailed account of Heller's life. Other works of Heller's are highlighted, and links are...\n
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\nAuthor's Calendar: Joseph Heller\n

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\nAn extensive exploration into the world of Joseph Heller. Provides a biographical sketch and details of his career. Offers commentary and literary criticism concerning several of his works.\n
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\nCommon Lit: Book Pairings: \"Catch 22\" by Joseph Heller\n

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\nAn air pilot named Yossarian and his squadron navigate life in the army during World War II. Despite their attempts to stay alive, the army's \"Catch 22\" rule continues to put them in danger. Selected (5) reading passages (grades 9-11) to...\n
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\nBbc: Audio Interview With Joseph Heller\n

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\nA profile of the author, and links to five different audio clips offer insight into the characters of Catch 22, and the art of writing fiction.\n
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\nJoseph Heller\n

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\nJoseph Heller\n

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