The Outsiders
Chapters 1 – 2
Written Assignment
Complete the following writing assignment on a piece of notebook paper. It should be answered in a paragraph of at least 5 sentences.
You may choose one of the following:
- What does Ponyboy mean when he says, "I lie to myself all the time"? Do you ever lie to yourself? Why?
- Who are Cherry and Marcia? What is significant about what they decide to do? Do you think it will have repercussions? What might they be?
The Outsiders
Chapters 3 – 4
Written Assignment
Complete the following writing assignment on a piece of notebook paper. It should be answered in a paragraph of at least 5 sentences.
You may choose one of the following:
- What does Ponyboy mean when he says "Johnny and I understood each other without saying anything"? You have had a relationship with someone who you understood, or who understood you, without having to say anything. Describe that relationship.
- What would your advice be to Johnny and Ponyboy if they'd come to you for help instead of Dally? Explain. What do you think will happen to them?
The Outsiders
Chapter 5
Written Assignment
Complete the following writing assignment on a piece of notebook paper. It should be answered in a paragraph of at least 5 sentences.
Who does Johnny think is a hero and why? Do you think Dally is a hero based on what he did? Why?
The Outsiders
Chapter 6
Written Assignment
Complete the following writing assignment on a piece of notebook paper. It should be answered in a paragraph of at least 5 sentences.
What's your own definition of a hero? Do the three boys prove themselves to be heroes, according to your definition? Explain.
The Outsiders
Chapter 7
Written Assignment
Complete the following writing assignment on a piece of notebook paper. It should be answered in a paragraph of at least 5 sentences.
Why would Two-Bit think Johnny, Dally, and Pony were heroes all along; before they saved the kids?
The Outsiders
Chapter 8
Written Assignment
Complete the following writing assignment on a piece of notebook paper. It should be answered in a paragraph of at least 5 sentences.
"We needed Johnny as much as he needed the gang. And for the same reason.” What do you think Pony means, and what is the reason?
The Outsiders
Chapters 9 – 10
Written Assignment
Complete the following writing assignment on a piece of notebook paper. It should be answered in a paragraph of at least 5 sentences.
You may choose one of the following:
- When Pony asks what kind of a world it is, what comment is he making about how society judges people?
- Why do you think Dally would have wanted to die?
The Outsiders
Chapters 11 – 12
Written Assignment
Complete the following writing assignment on a piece of notebook paper. It should be answered in a paragraph of at least 5 sentences.
You may choose one of the following:
- What do you think is going on with Ponyboy when he says, "Johnny didn't have anything to do with Bob's getting killed"?
- What does Darry mean when he says, "you don't just stop living because you lose someone"?
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