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Outsiders BY S.E. HINTON
Stay gold, Ponyboy. Stay gold.
Use this Survival Guide to help you fight your way through the analysis of The Outsiders. Greasers. Socs. Identity. Loss. Will you stay gold or forever be labeled an Outsider?
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Assignment Calendar Assignment
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Task 1: The Outsiders QR Codes Scavenger Hunt. Chapter 1: Read chapter 1. Assignments:
• Answer the comprehension questions. • Complete the character Describing Maps. Task 2: Complete the Characterization Chart. Use text evidence to provide details for each category. Chapter 2: Read chapter 2. Assignments:
• Answer the comprehension questions. Task 3: Complete the Who Would You Choose Chart, pick three questions to justify, explain your choices for the three questions. Chapter 3: Read chapter 3. Assignments:
• Answer the comprehension questions. Chapter 4: Read chapter 4. Assignments:
• Answer the comprehension questions. Task 4: Complete the Twitter template for a character of your choice. Chapter 5: Read chapter 5. Assignments:
• Answer the comprehension questions. • “Nothing Gold Can Stay” analysis. Chapter 6: Read chapter 6. Assignments:
• Answer the comprehension questions. QUIZ: Chapters 1-6 Task 5: Character Description Homework: Complete your part of the Character Description task for your group. Chapter 7: Read chapter 7. Assignments:
• Answer the comprehension questions.
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Chapter 8: Read chapter 8. Assignments:
• Answer the comprehension questions. Chapter 9: Read chapter 9. Assignments:
• Answer the comprehension questions. Chapter 10: Read chapter 10. Assignments:
• Answer the comprehension questions. Task 6: Police Report Homework: Complete the Police Report for a character of your choice.
QUIZ: Chapters 7-10 Chapter 11: Read chapter 11. Assignments:
• Answer the comprehension questions. Chapter 12: Read chapter 12. Assignments:
• Answer the comprehension questions. Task 7: Classification Activity • Complete the Classification Assignment in your group.
QUIZ: Whole Novel ISN Due
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Common Core Standards Covered in this Survival Guide: RL.1 RL.2 RL.3
RL.4 RL.5 RL.7 W.1 W.2 W8.7 W.10 SL.1
Cite textual details to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. Determine a theme or central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details. (grade 6) Describe how a story’s plot unfolds in a series of episodes as well as how the characters change as the plot moves towards a resolution. (grade 7) Analyze how particular elements of a story interact. (grade 8) Analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents in a story propel the action and reveal aspects of character. Determine the meanings of new words as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings. (grade 6) Analyze how a particular scene fits into the overall structure of a text. Analyze the extent to which a filmed or live production of a story stays faithful to or departs from the text, evaluating the choices made by actors or directors. Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content. Conduct short research projects to answer a question. Write routinely over extended time frames and shorter time frames. Engage in a range of collaborative discussions.
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THE
Outsiders WebQuest Task I: Explore websites on various topics related to the author, issues, and setting of The Outsiders. You will be given a selection of web sites, via QR Codes and URL’s, related to these issues from which to choose.
Section I: The Author 1. Who is the author of The Outsiders? 2. When and where was the author born? 3. What does S. E. stand for? 4. Why does the author use the initials S.E. instead of her full name?
http://www.sehinton.com
5. How old was the author when she wrote her first novel and what was it?
6. In what year was The Outsiders published? 7. What was the author’s inspiration for The Outsiders?
8. How many copies of her first novel have been sold? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ S._E._Hinton
9. S.E. Hinton was the first to win a certain award. What award was it and what is the award for?
Section II: The Novel 10. What is the novel’s ranking on the American Library Association’s Top 100 Most Frequently Challenged Books list?
11. What are some reasons why the novel is banned?
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12. What genre is The Outsiders? 13. In what city is the story set? Why did the author choose this location? 14. What are the names of the two conflicting “gangs” in The Outsiders? http://edcvs.co/13m7Jgk
15. What is the tone of The Outsiders? 16. What are some themes in The Outsiders?
17. What does Two-bit’s switchblade represent?
18. What do the Socs’ cars represent?
19. What does the Greaser hair represent?
20. Who are the main characters in the novel?
http://www.publishersweekl y.com/pw/print/20011217/2 8595-all-time-bestsellingchildren-s-books.html
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21. The Outsiders is second to what paperback book, written by what author, on Publisher’s Weekly List of Bestselling Children’s Books?
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***BONUS*** What is the name of the poem Ponyboy recites in The Outsiders? Who was it written by?
Section III: The 1960s 22. If you were a Greaser in the 1960s, what would someone your age dress like?
23. Name 3 movies popular in 1965.
24. Name 2 musical groups played on the radio in 1965. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Greaser_(subculture)
25. What was the Album of the Year in 1965? 26. Who was the President in 1965? 27. What was the average cost of a new home in 1965? 28. Who won the World Series in 1965? 29. What major Civil Rights Leader was assassinated in 1965?
http://www.1960sflashback. com/1965/Economy.asp
30. Describe a madras shirt. 31. What company manufactured the Corvair? 32. What company manufactures the Mustang? ***BONUS*** Search for a picture of a young Paul Newman. Write a brief description of who he was and what he did.
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Chapter 1 Vocabulary: On pg. _________ of your ISN, write each vocabulary word listed, the word’s part of speech, an understandable dictionary definition, and paste in or draw a picture or symbol that you feel represents the word. holler
loping
quivering
unfathomable
savvy
Comprehension Questions: On pg. _________ of your ISN, answer each question thoroughly using complete sentences. Be sure to cite text evidence to support your analysis. 1.
What point of the view is the story told from? How do you know?
2.
Watch the Paul Newman tribute videos. Why might Ponyboy have been thinking about Paul Newman on the way home? What does he resemble or have that Ponyboy wishes he had?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMG5W6RL8UI
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Identify the two gangs. Based on the description given at the top of pg. 3, which group do you think is more destructive?
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As Ponyboy walks home from the movies, what does he begin fearing? How does his fear become a reality?
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What do the greasers offer Johnny that his parents do not? How is this ironic?
6.
Again and Again Signpost- Ponyboy repeatedly states that he “doesn’t use his head.” What does this mean and what are some examples of him not using his head?
7.
While Ponyboy is reading the novel Great Expectations, what comparison does he make and why?
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What secret does Soda share with Ponyboy that night?
9.
What is the conflict between Darry and Ponyboy? Why do you think Darry’s expectations are different for Ponyboy than for Sodapop?
10. At the end of the chapter, Ponyboy says, “I lie to myself all the time. But I never believe me.” Explain what he means.
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Task 2: Characterization Chart ISN (pg. ________)
Create a seven-column Classifying Map title “Characterization Chart.” Label the columns: Ponboy Curtis, Sodapop Curtis, Darrell Curtis, Steve Randall, Keith Matthews, Dallas Winston, and Johnny Cade. For each character use text evidence to list their nickname (if they have one), their role in the novel, their physical attributes (what they look like), and their behavior (how they act or their personality).
Chapter 2 Vocabulary: On pg. _________ of your ISN, write each vocabulary word listed, the word’s part of speech, an understandable dictionary definition, and paste in or draw a picture or symbol that you feel represents the word. roguishly
incredulous
nonchalantly
stricken
vaguely
Comprehension Questions: On pg. _________ of your ISN, answer each question thoroughly using complete sentences. Be sure to cite text evidence to support your analysis. 1.
Why doesn’t Ponyboy like referring to Sodapop as a dropout? In what way is the label appropriate? In what way is it inappropriate?
2. Cherry Valance is introduced in chapter 2. The word “cherry” can be slang for both perfect and the color red. How does Cherry’s name fit her? 3. Why are Ponyboy and Johnny embarrassed when Dally is rude to Cherry and Marcia? 4.
Ponyboy states on p. 24, “”You just didn’t tell Dally Winston what to do.” List textual evidence that shows Dally was upset when Johnny told him to leave Cherry alone.
5. According to Ponyboy, what is the difference between a gang and a pack? (pg. 26) 6. Contrast and Contradiction Signpost – On pg. 26 Ponyboy tells Cherry, “He’d [Dally] leave you alone if he knew you.” Explain Ponyboy’s confusion about the way the greasers treat girls they know and girls they don’t know. 7. What is Ponyboy comparing Two-Bit to when he calls him a “chessy cat” on page 27? What two figures of speech is this? 8. Two-Bit states Dally“deserves whatever he gets” (p.29) if Tim Shephard fights him. According to Two-Bit, what two greaser rules did Dally break? 9. Four months ago, Johnny was attacked by a group of Socs, leaving a scar on his face “that he would carry all of this life.” How was Johnny actually scarred in more than one way by the attack? The Outsiders Survival Guide
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10. Flashback (Memory Moment Signpost) - When telling Cherry the story of Johnny’s attack, Ponyboy says, “Dally was there, too, swearing under his breath, and turning away with a sick expression on his face. I wondered about it vaguely. Dally has seen people killed on the streets of New York’s West Side. Why did he look sick now?” Why does Dally look sick when he had seen things like this before in New York? 11. When Cherry says, “Things are rough all over,” what does she mean?
Task 3: Who Would You Choose Chart Paste the chart in your ISN on pg. ___________ and complete it. Pick three questions and explain why you choose that specific character.
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Chapter 3 Vocabulary: On pg. _________ of your ISN, write each vocabulary word listed, the word’s part of speech, an understandable dictionary definition, and paste in or draw a picture or symbol that you feel represents the word. aloofness
ornery
resignedly
Comprehension Questions: On pg. _________ of your ISN, answer each question thoroughly using complete sentences. Be sure to cite text evidence to support your analysis. 1.
What does Cherry explain as the difference between Socs and greasers? Of the two, which one do you think is better?
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Ponyboy says that he and Johnny “understood each other without saying anything.” Explain how this is possible.
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How is Sodapop’s connection to the horse named Mickey Mouse a metaphor for his relationship with Darry?
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What does Ponyboy discover about the Socs who drove up in the blue Mustang?
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On pg. 46, Cherry states, “I could fall in love with Dallas Winston…I hope I never see him again or I will.” Explain how and why you think Cherry has these contradictory emotions.
6.
When and how did the Curtis brother’s parents die? How does the parents’ death affect the boys’ relationships with each other?
7.
Create a Cause and Effect Map for this event on pg. 50: “Darry wheeled around and slapped me so hard that it knocked me against the door.”
8.
Does Johnny like it better when his father is hitting him or when he ignores him? Why?
9.
At the end of the chapter, how does the author foreshadow that bad things are to come?
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Chapter 4 Vocabulary: On pg. _________ of your ISN, write each vocabulary word listed, the word’s part of speech, an understandable dictionary definition, and paste in or draw a picture or symbol that you feel represents the word. smoldering
unceasingly
premonition
contemptuously
hermit
Comprehension Questions: On pg. _________ of your ISN, answer each question thoroughly using complete sentences. Be sure to cite text evidence to support your analysis. 1.
Reeling. Pickled. Boozed up. Crocked. Souzed. The Greasers use a lot of different words/phrases for “drunk.” Why do you think they have so many different words (euphemisms) for gettting drunk? What does this show us about the world they live in?
2. Create a Cause and Effect Map for this event on pg. 55: “I ducked and tried to run for it, but the Soc caught my arm and twisted it behind my back, and shoved my face into the fountain.” 3. Why is it important that the Soc who beat up Johnny originally is the same boy who Johnny kills? 4.
Who do you think is ultimately responsible for Bob’s death? Explain your answer.
5. Why is Dally the logical choice for the boys to go to for help? 6. What does Dally do and say that reminds Ponyboy of Darry? What does this infer about the feelings both have for Ponyboy? 7.
Create a Sequence Map listing the major events that happen after Dally takes the boys into his room at Tim’s and gives Ponyboy one of Tim’s shirts.
8. On pg. 65, Ponyboy realizes, “I was in the country, but I knew I wasn’t going to like it as much as I’d though I would. There are things worse than being a greaser.” What is ironic about these two statements? 9. At the end of the chapter, how does the author once again foreshadow that bad things are to come?
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Task 4: Twitter Complete the Twitter Template for a character of your choice using the handouts provided.
Directions: 1.
Draw an avatar (profile picture) of the character.
2.
Draw a cover photo (background picture) of the setting where your character is.
3.
List the character’s real name, twitter name, and a short biography of the character.
4.
List four people or groups the character would follow. Include the person or group’s avatar.
5.
List six trends the character would follow. Each trend should start with a # and then state the name of the group, product, or other creative title that would be popular. Be sure the trends are time period appropriate and appropriate for the character.
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Complete a series of 10 tweets / replies that discusses important events that have happened in the novel so far. Each tweet (comment) must be no longer than 140 characters.
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Chapter 5 Vocabulary: On pg. _________ of your ISN, write each vocabulary word listed, the word’s part of speech, an understandable dictionary definition, and paste in or draw a picture or symbol that you feel represents the word. imploringly
sullenly
gallant
indignant
wistfully
Comprehension Questions: On pg. _________ of your ISN, answer each question thoroughly using complete sentences. Be sure to cite text evidence to support your analysis. 1.
When Ponyboy awakens, he notices that Johnny’s jean jacket “had somehow got thrown across me.” What does this show us about Johnny?
2. Why does Ponyboy have a problem with Johnny’s plan to disguise themselves? What does it take away from him? Why do they have to disguise themselves? 3. Why does Johnny start to shout and cry in the church? Why does Ponyboy? What is the similarity between the boys’ emotional outbursts and Steve and Sodapop’s need to fight or drag-race cars? 4.
Why does Johnny compare Dally to the old Southern gentlemen in Gone With the Wind, the novel Ponyboy’s reading? Do you agree with Johnny that Dally’s actions were gallant?
5. How are Cherry’s and Johnny’s view of Dally similar? 6. On pg. 76, Ponyboy states, “Of all of us, Dally was the one I liked least” What explanation does Ponyboy give to support this statement? What does this show us about Ponyboy? 7. Who shows up to see the boys? What does he bring with him? 8. Why are the Socs and greasers going to fight in the vacant lot? 9. Who is the unexpected spy for the Greasers? Why would this person be willing to spy for the greasers? 10. After analyzing Robert Frost’s poem, “Nothing Gold Can Stay,” identify the theme of the poem and then explain how the theme relates to the characters and events of the story.
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Chapter 6 Vocabulary: On pg. _________ of your ISN, write each vocabulary word listed, the word’s part of speech, an understandable dictionary definition, and paste in or draw a picture or symbol that you feel represents the word. testify
doggedly
bewilderment
hoarsely
billfold
Comprehension Questions: On pg. _________ of your ISN, answer each question thoroughly using complete sentences. Be sure to cite text evidence to support your analysis. 1.
What surprise announcement does Johnny make to Dally and Ponyboy?
2. “I don’t guess that my parents are worried about me or anything?” (pg. 87) Which character said this? Where was the character when s/he said it? This is an example of indirect characterization. What does this line show us about this character? 3. Dally has been on his own since he was ten. Do you think his personality and behaviors have been influenced more by his neglectful and indifferent parents or by being on his own for so long? 4.
Why doesn’t Dally want Johnny to turn himself in?
5. Johnny admires Dally and the southern gentlemen from Gone With the Wind for the heroism and gallantness. How does Johnny display the characteristics of a gallant hero in this chapter? 6. Jerry Wood, the school teacher, accompanies Ponyboy in the ambulance to the hospital. What does Jerry tell Ponyboy about how Dally saved Pony’s life? What does he tell Pony about the condition of Dally and Johnny? How else does he offer support to Ponyboy? 7. What effect do Darry’s tears have on Ponyboy? 8. A significant theme in this novel is the importance of family. Identify two different events from this chapter that involve this theme, and explain how the importance of family is apparent in each event.
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TASK 5: Character Description Directions: Along with your group members, you will be creating a detailed description of an important character in The Outsiders so far. I have provided an explanation of the different parts that will be required for your character description below.
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Character Trait & Three Quotes to Support You will choose one adjective that best describes your group’s character. Your adjective should be a personality trait (not a physical trait), and you should think hard about the one word that best represents your character. You will then find three quotes to support your character trait. All three (3) quotes should come from a wide page range, so don’t just limit yourself to one or two chapters in the book. You should write down each of the quotes (word-for-word from the book) that support your character trait next to the bullet points provided. Be sure to include page numbers! Three Most Important Actions/Events & Why Think about all the important events that have taken place so far in the novel. During which of those events did your group’s character play a part? You are to choose the three most important events, or actions your character performed. You should write those events or actions in the space provided, and thoroughly explain the importance of each event. Doing so will require at least 2 reasons why each event is so significant. Animal to Symbolize Character, Picture of Animal, & Why Keeping in mind the trait that another group member came up with for the first requirement, you are to choose an animal that best symbolizes your group’s character and/or his importance to the book. After doing so, you are to write out the name of the animal that would best describe your character, draw the animal, and explain two reasons why that animal is the best symbolic representation of your character. Your image must also be colored. Acrostic Poem About Character You are responsible for writing an acrostic poem that describes and represents your character. In order to do so, you will begin by writing the name of your group’s assigned character vertically (as shown on the individual assignment sheet all groups will receive). Once you have written the character’s name vertically, you are to write a short poem that describes or represents information about your group’s character. However, to do so, you must use the letters of the character’s name to begin each different line. Your acrostic poem should demonstrate depth of understanding, rather than relying on only physical attributes. Two Similes & Two Metaphors Figurative language can be a very powerful tool. You are to come up with two (2) similes and two (2) metaphors for your group’s assigned character. Each of the similes and metaphors should focus on a different attribute of the character, and at least two of your creations must be non-physical descriptions that you generate. For example, you could create a simile or a metaphor to describe a character’s intelligence, friendliness, or how he is judgmental. Your similes and metaphors will be graded upon creativity as well as depth of thought.
After being placed in your groups, each of you will be responsible for choosing and completing a different task to describe your assigned character. You are expected to use teamwork and compromise in order to decide who will be responsible for each requirement. Once each part is completed, you will be pasting your group’s work on bulletin board paper that will be provided. The Outsiders Survival Guide
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Chapter 7 Vocabulary: On pg. _________ of your ISN, write each vocabulary word listed, the word’s part of speech, an understandable dictionary definition, and paste in or draw a picture or symbol that you feel represents the word. mourning
drawled
brawn
exploits
assured
Comprehension Questions: On pg. _________ of your ISN, answer each question thoroughly using complete sentences. Be sure to cite text evidence to support your analysis. 1.
Johnny and Dally are both in the hospital. What is the condition of each?
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Why would being paralyzed be worse for Johnny than for someone else?
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The Curtis family always keeps their front door unlocked, and Darry said “He’d risk a robbery if it kept one of the boys from blowing up and robbing a gas station or something” (pg. 106) This is an example of indirect characterization. What does this line show us about Darry?
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Steve and Two-Bit show Ponyboy the morning newspaper in which the headline read: JUVELNILE DELIQUENTS TURN HEROES. Two-Bit is annoyed by the headline and states, “Y’all were heroes from the beginning. You just didn’t ‘turn’ all of a sudden.” (pg. 107) Why does Two-Bit think Johnny, Dally, and Ponyboy were heroes all along, even before they saved the kids?
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What happened between Sandy and Sodapop?
6.
Randy suggests that Bob, like all kids, wanted his parents to set limits and to tell him “no” because limits give a person “something solid to stand on.” Is Randy right or wrong?
7.
What moral dilemma does Randy face regarding the rumble that night?
8.
What does Ponyboy realize about the Socs after his conversation with Randy?
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Chapter 8 Vocabulary: On pg. _________ of your ISN, write each vocabulary word listed, the word’s part of speech, an understandable dictionary definition, and paste in or draw a picture or symbol that you feel represents the word. rumble
abruptly
aimlessly
Comprehension Questions: On pg. _________ of your ISN, answer each question thoroughly using complete sentences. Be sure to cite text evidence to support your analysis. 1.
At the beginning of the chapter, what does the doctor say that alarms Ponyboy and foreshadows Johnny’s condition? Why does Ponyboy notice this when Two-Bit does not?
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Ponyboy says, “We needed Johnny as much as he needed the gang. And for the same reason.” (pg. 121) What does Ponyboy mean by this statement?
3.
What does Two-Bit mean when he says, “We could get along with anyone but Johnny”?
4.
Based on the information on pg. 123, describe Johnny’s mother.
5.
What does Dally ask Two-Bit for? What do you predict he will do with it?
6.
Two-Bit states, “You know, the only thing that keeps Darry from bein’ a Soc is us.” Explain how Ponyboy knows this is true.
7.
Why won’t Cherry go and visit Johnny in the hospital?
8.
What similar qualities do Bob and Dally share that makes them attractive to Cherry?
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Why does Ponyboy ask Cherry is she “can see the sunset real good from the West Side?”
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Chapter 9 Vocabulary: On pg. _________ of your ISN, write each vocabulary word listed, the word’s part of speech, an understandable dictionary definition, and paste in or draw a picture or symbol that you feel represents the word. wearily
delinquent
ruefully
contempt
agony
Comprehension Questions: On pg. _________ of your ISN, answer each question thoroughly using complete sentences. Be sure to cite text evidence to support your analysis. 1.
Even though Ponyboy does not want to be a greaser and does not approve of many of the things that greasers do, how does the rumble allow him to be proud to be a greaser?
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Fighting is an important part of the greaser culture. Explain what the following greasers fight for: Ponyboy, SodaPop, Steve, and Darry.
3.
Explain the difference between Tim Shepard’s gang and Darry’s gang. How might this difference give Darry’s gang an advantage?
4.
Contrast and Contradiction Signpost - Who is the first Soc to step up and challenge Darry? Why is this surprising?
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How many Socs were at the rumble? ___________ How many greasers were at the rumble? ____________ Who won the rumble? __________________
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What does it mean when Johnny tells Ponyboy to “stay gold”?
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Has Ponyboy already lost his chance to stay gold? Explain why or why not.
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Why does Dally bolt out of the hospital?
9. Another significant theme in this novel is loyalty. Identify two different events from this chapter that involve this theme, and explain how the importance of loyalty is apparent in each event.
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TASK 6: Police Report
Tulsa County Sheriffʼs Office Offense / Incident Report Report Status: (Check one)
OFFENSE
or
INCIDENT
If this is an OFFENSE: (Check one)
Felony or
Reporting Officer:
Date of Report:
Misdemeanor or
Petty Offense
Date & TIme of Offense / Incident:
(Your name goes here)
Name of Person who Reported the Offense / Incident:
For all people on report, use the following codes:
V = Victim Ex: W = Witness Bob Baker (S) reported that... S = Suspect
Address and/or Location of Offense / Incident:
Reporting Officerʼs Summary of Offense / Incident:
I hereby attest that the following report is an accurate representation of witness accounts reported to me and my own personal observations of the offense / incident scene.
Signature of Reporting Officer Suspect Information Name, if known:
Gender:
Age:
Height:
Weight:
Hair:
Eyes:
Was an arrest made? (Check one) If no, the suspectʼs last known location: YES
or
NO
On the reverse side of this paper, Reporting Office must draw a sketch of the crime scene / incident layout. Be sure to label any important details.
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Chapter 10 Vocabulary: On pg. _________ of your ISN, write each vocabulary word listed, the word’s part of speech, an understandable dictionary definition, and paste in or draw a picture or symbol that you feel represents the word. daze
dumbfounded
vacant
bluffing
indignantly
Comprehension Questions: On pg. _________ of your ISN, answer each question thoroughly using complete sentences. Be sure to cite text evidence to support your analysis. 1.
How does Ponyboy’s dreaming (lying to himself) help him cope with Johnny’s death?
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How was Johnny’s death Dally’s breaking point?
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Ponyboy said, “Dallas Winston wanted to be dead and he always got what he wanted.” List Dally’s actions the night of Johnny’s death that support Ponyboy’s belief.
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Explain what Ponyboy meant when he stated, “Dally didn't die a hero….But Johnny was right. He died gallant.”
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What evidence in the text supports the fact that Darry and Ponyboy’s fractured relationship is healed?
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Chapter 11 Vocabulary: On pg. _________ of your ISN, write each vocabulary word listed, the word’s part of speech, an understandable dictionary definition, and paste in or draw a picture or symbol that you feel represents the word. lousy
bewildered
guardian
Comprehension Questions: On pg. _________ of your ISN, answer each question thoroughly using complete sentences. Be sure to cite text evidence to support your analysis. 1.
Ponyboy states, “I’d rather have anybody’s hate than their pity.” (pg. 162) Why do you think Ponyboy feels this way?
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Why does Randy come to the house and talk to Ponyboy?
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During their discussion, what does Ponyboy reveal is truly worrying him?
4.
What does Randy discover about Ponyboy’s mental state during their conversation?
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How has Ponyboy turned into an unreliable narrator?
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What does Darry call Ponyboy at the very end of the chapter that shows the two have further mended their fractured relationship?
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Chapter 12 Vocabulary: On pg. _________ of your ISN, write each vocabulary word listed, the word’s part of speech, an understandable dictionary definition, and paste in or draw a picture or symbol that you feel represents the word. hearing
acquitted
veered
pleading
Comprehension Questions: On pg. _________ of your ISN, answer each question thoroughly using complete sentences. Be sure to cite text evidence to support your analysis. 1.
When Ponyboy finally takes the stand at the trial, what does the judge question him about? What surprising incident does the judge not question Ponyboy about?
2. What is the judge’s final verdict in the case? 3. Ponyboy’s English teacher tells him, “You’re failing the class right now, but taking into consideration the circumstances, if you come up with a good semester theme, I’ll pass you with a C grade.” (pg. 169) What does Ponyboy think the teacher means by “taking into consideration the circumstances”? What does the teacher actually mean? 4.
Why doesn’t Ponyboy feel scared when the Socs approach him in the parking lot? How is this a dramatic change from the Ponyboy we have known throughout the whole novel?
5. Two-Bit says, “Ponyboy, listen, don’t get tough. You’re not like the rest of us and don’t try to be.” (pg. 171) What piece of evidence shows that Two-Bit’s analysis of Pony boy is true? 6. What does Darry mean when he says that “you don’t just stop living because you lose someone.” (pg. 173) 7. What evidence suggests that Sandy did not love Sodapop as much as he loved her? 8. What does Darry and Ponyboy’s fighting do to Sodapop emotionally? 9. Once the brothers all make up, how does Ponyboy’s description of the setting reflect the mood of the Curtis brothers? 10. Based on the note Ponyboy found from Johnny in the copy of Gone With the Wind, explain Johnny’s interpretation of what it means to be “gold.” 11. What does Ponyboy write for his English assignment? 12. Why is the novel titled The Outsiders? Who is the biggest Outsider of them all and why?
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Task 7: Classification Activity Your task, along with your group members, will be to take a collection of words and terms from The Outsiders and sort those terms into categories of your own creation. You should use your creativity on this project, and you should also be ready to write explanations of your category choices and the words that go into that category. Your group, once together, will be provided with an envelope of vocabulary words and terms as well as a checklist so you know what to do and in what order things should be done. The key to doing a solid job on this assignment is working together and using your creativity.
Checklist: □ 1.) Open the envelope that is given to you. Take out all of the slips of paper. Each slip provides a different word or term from The Outsiders. There should be 28 slips of paper in your envelope. □ 2.) Look at each of the slips, reading them aloud so that all group members can see and/or hear the words provided on the slips of paper. □ 3.) As a group, discuss possible categorization methods. Remember that each category must be made up of at least three slips of paper. □ 4.) Finalize the categories you have decided upon, create a Classifying Map, place the correct vocabulary words into the correct columns, and then glue them onto a piece of construction paper. At the top of the column, you should provide a title that makes it clear how the words share a common relationship. □ 5.) Repeat step 4 until all slips of paper have been categorized. □ 6.) Using separate pieces of paper or flashcards, explain why you sorted the words into these specific categories. Each explanation should be approximately 3-4 sentences. Each explanation should be organized and glued underneath its specific category and the category’s terms. □ 7.) Ensure that your columns are color-coded and that your work is neat and organized. Once your group has finished up their work, turn it in to the teacher.
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GREASERS
SOCS
OKLAHOMA
JUDGEMENT
SUNSETS
RULES
BLUE MUSTANG
RODEOS
S.E. HINTON
CIGARETTES
SUNSETS
PAUL NEWMAN
CHURCH
EAST SIDE
WEST SIDE
RUMBLE
FAMILY
LOYALTY
SWITCHBLADE
NIGHTLY DOUBLE
PARK
HOSPITAL
NOTHING GOLD CAN STAY
GONE WITH THE WIND
FIRE
GALLANTRY
HEROISM
ALCOHOL
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