The Outsiders
By S.E. Hinton
Mrs. Potratz
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The OutsidersWriting Prompts: All 5 of these should be completed by the end of the unit. Mrs. Potratz will give you direction on when to complete each of these.
Writing Prompt #1- Anticipation Guide Reaction.
Which statement from the anticipation guide triggered the most thought-provoking or interesting discussion?
Writing Prompt #2 – Friends with a Character
S.E. Hinton provides vivid descriptions of each major character in the book. Which character would you like to have as a friend? Why would they make a good friend for you? Is there a character that you would avoid?
Writing Prompt #3–Foreshadowing after Chapter 3
Foreshadowing refers to clues an author gives to suggest events that are going to happen in the story. When Ponyboy says, “Things gotta get better, I figured. They couldn’t get worse. I was wrong”; the reader knows trouble lies ahead. Predict what you think will happen next. Use great detail.
Writing Prompt #4–The road Ponyboy and Johnny took.
At this point, “Two roads diverged…” for Ponyboy and Johnny. Briefly explain what happened to them. Then explain what “road” the boys decided to go down and why they choose this “road”.
Writing Prompt #5 – “Nothing Gold Can Stay”
What did Robert Frost mean in “Nothing Gold Can Stay”? Explain your answer and try to give original examples of your own.
Literary Terms Study Sheet – These will be on your test!
Plot – ______
Setting – ______& ______
Point of View – Who is telling you the story
A)1st person - ______
B) 3rd person (Omniscient) - ______
Foreshadowing – ______
Flashback – ______
Moral – ______
Protagonist + ______
Antagonist – ______
Climax – ______
Theme – ______
Irony –______
Conflict - ______
Ex. ______vs ______
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Characterization – For each of the following characters write their physical traits and personality traits. Each character speaks in the novel, so feel free to add quotes that describe each character.
Meet the Greasers!
Physical TraitsPersonality Traits
Ponyboy Curtis
Physical TraitsPersonality Traits
Sodapop Curtis
Physical TraitsPersonality Traits
Darry Curtis
Physical TraitsPersonality Traits
Steve Randle
Physical TraitsPersonality Traits
Two-Bit Mathews
Physical TraitsPersonality Traits
Dally Winston
Physical TraitsPersonality Traits
Johnny Cade
Meet the Socs!
Physical TraitsPersonality Traits
Cherry Valance
Physical TraitsPersonality Traits
Randy Adderson
Physical TraitsPersonality Traits
Bob Sheldon
Chapter ______Group Notes
Summarizer:Go over the main points of the chapter. Feel free to bullet list!
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Vocabulary Finder: Write down 3 new vocabulary words and their definition
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Question Writer:Record two questions from your group discussion and your answers below.
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Story Mapper: Draw a story map or graphic organizer below to help keep track of the story.
Chapter ______Group Notes
Summarizer:Go over the main points of the chapter. Feel free to bullet list!
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Vocabulary Finder: Write down 3 new vocabulary words and their definition
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Question Writer:Record two questions from your group discussion and your answers below.
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Story Mapper: Draw a story map or graphic organizer below to help keep track of the story
Chapter ______Group Notes
Summarizer:Go over the main points of the chapter. Feel free to bullet list!
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Vocabulary Finder: Write down 3 new vocabulary words and their definition
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Question Writer:Record two questions from your group discussion and your answers below.
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Story Mapper: Draw a story map or graphic organizer below to help keep track of the story
Chapter ______Group Notes
Summarizer:Go over the main points of the chapter. Feel free to bullet list!
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Vocabulary Finder: Write down 3 new vocabulary words and their definition
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Question Writer:Record two questions from your group discussion and your answers below.
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Story Mapper: Draw a story map or graphic organizer below to help keep track of the story
Chapter ______Group Notes
Summarizer:Go over the main points of the chapter. Feel free to bullet list!
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Vocabulary Finder: Write down 3 new vocabulary words and their definition
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Question Writer:Record two questions from your group discussion and your answers below.
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Story Mapper: Draw a story map or graphic organizer below to help keep track of the story
Chapter ______Group Notes
Summarizer:Go over the main points of the chapter. Feel free to bullet list!
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Vocabulary Finder: Write down 3 new vocabulary words and their definition
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Question Writer:Record two questions from your group discussion and your answers below.
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2) Question: ______?
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Story Mapper: Draw a story map or graphic organizer below to help keep track of the story
Chapter ______Group Notes
Summarizer:Go over the main points of the chapter. Feel free to bullet list!
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Vocabulary Finder: Write down 3 new vocabulary words and their definition
1) ______: ______
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3)______: ______
Question Writer:Record two questions from your group discussion and your answers below.
1) Question: ______?
Answer: ______
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2) Question: ______?
Answer: ______
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Story Mapper: Draw a story map or graphic organizer below to help keep track of the story
Chapter ______Group Notes
Summarizer:Go over the main points of the chapter. Feel free to bullet list!
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Vocabulary Finder: Write down 3 new vocabulary words and their definition
1) ______: ______
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Question Writer:Record two questions from your group discussion and your answers below.
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Story Mapper: Draw a story map or graphic organizer below to help keep track of the story
Tic-Tac-Toe
Project Board
Directions:You will need to complete three projects by the end of this unit. Draw a circle or an X marking each project you choose.Your selections need to create “three in a row”. Each student is required to complete the center square at the end of the unit.
Choose projects that display your strengths!
Wanted Poster(Johnny or Ponyboy) / Re-write the ending / Scene diorama or video
Re-write 2 scenes from a soc’s point of view / Anti-bullying PowerPoint
Your group will be responsible for completing this assignment at the end of our unit. / Outsiders
Board game
5 poems based on lessons Ponyboy learned / Heroic Newspaper Article (after the church fire) / Timeline
(Positive/Negative events)
Due Date for Project #1: ______
Due Date for Project #2: ______
Due Date for Project #3: ______
Anti-bullying PowerPoint
This project will be completed in class with your pre-assigned groups. We will start working on this project towards the end of the unit. We will be conducting research and using the computer lab to complete this project. More information will be given in class.
Wanted Poster
You will make a “Wanted” poster for either Johnny or Ponyboy. It should include:
- Character name, picture, and physical description
- Crimes they committed (minimum of three)
- Short paragraph containing quote(s) from the novel that provide evidence for their crime
- Known hang-outs, nicknames, and personality traits
- reward for turning this character in
Re-write the ending
Not happy with the way it all ended? In this option, you will write a different ending to the story (one that does not end with space aliens or zombies, please). This ending should be chapter-length (at least 2-3 typed pages).
Scene diorama or video
Write a script and create a video of a scene or display a scene in the form of a diorama from The Outsiders. The script should have a rough draft and a typed final draft.
Re-write 2 scenes from a soc’s point of view
What would the rumble be like from the Socs’ perspective? What about the first scene? The time by the fountain? Bob’s funeral? Pick a scene and imagine one of your own! You will need a rough draft and typed final copy.
Outsiders Board game
Pretend you are teaching The Outsiders to a group of Jr. High students. Create a game or an activity to help these students understand the novel. You should include elements of trivia, an instruction guide, and a model of the board game.
5 Poems based on lessons Ponyboy learned
Poetry is important to Johnny and Ponyboy. Write at least 5 poems based on situations from the book. Each poem should have a rough draft and a final copy that is neatly typed. Add decorative boarders and color to spruce this project up!
Heroic Newspaper Article
Write a newspaper story about the church fire and the heroic actions of the three characters. It should also include who, what , when, where, and why. First you will need to type your article, then make the newspaper page including headlines, pictures, and ”side bar” information.Be sure to look at an actual newspaper article before you begin.
Timeline (Positive/Negative events)
Pick out 12 significant incidents in the book and make a timeline with the incidents . Each incident should have a two-sentence explanation of why they are significant. On the timeline, put the positive incidents towards the top and the negative incidents toward the bottom. Explain why each incident was positive or negative.
Reading Assignment Sheet
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Unit Grades
Use this page to keep track of the assignments you have completed and what grade you received for each.
Pop Quiz Grades:______
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Tic-Tac-Toe Projects (See Rubrics)
#1 ______- Due: ______Grade: _____
#2 ______- Due: ______Grade: _____
#3 ______- Due: ______Grade: _____
Writing Prompts: ______/100 points
Five total prompts
Maximum of 20 points per writing prompt
Use U-RACE & G-BAL Strategies
Completed Packet (Class Notes): ______/100 points
Group participation
Prepared for class
Thorough notetaking
Unit Test: ______/
Multiple Choice
True/False
Matching
Dissecting Poem
Short Answer
Group Participation Grades: ______/100
Extra Credit: ______