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Special Feature: Let's Get R.E.A.L: Reflective, Engaging, Active, Learning.

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Title: Special Feature: Let's Get R.E.A.L: Reflective, Engaging, Active, Learning.
Authors: Rigler, Neil1, David, Erin2, Kramer, Ken1
Source: Illinois Reading Council Journal. Summer2026, Vol. 54 Issue 3, p27-35. 9p.
Subject Terms: *Critical thinking, *High schools, Introspection, Essays, Bildungsromans, Literary criticism, Fictional characters
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Abstract: The article describes a reflective essay assignment for high school students on "The Catcher in the Rye," which encourages personal introspection and connection to the novel's themes without teacher interference during drafting. Topics include student self-reflection prompts, comparing personal experiences to Holden Caulfield; and integrating personal and literary analysis in a hybrid essay.
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Abstract:The article describes a reflective essay assignment for high school students on "The Catcher in the Rye," which encourages personal introspection and connection to the novel's themes without teacher interference during drafting. Topics include student self-reflection prompts, comparing personal experiences to Holden Caulfield; and integrating personal and literary analysis in a hybrid essay.
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