*This Packet Will Stay in the Classroom. If Found, Please Return to Ms. Chara

Chara 1

The Outsiders

By S.E. Hinton

Ms. Chara

*This packet will stay in the classroom. If found, please return to Ms. Chara.

Block: ______

Name: ______

The OutsidersWriting Prompts: All 5 of these should be completed by the end of the unit. Mrs. Chara will give you direction on when to complete each of these. (500 points)

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

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!

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:

1. Character name, picture, and physical description
2. Crimes they committed (minimum of three)
3. Short paragraph containing quote(s) from the novel that provide evidence for their crime
4. Known hang-outs, nicknames, and personality traits
5. 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.

OutsidersBoard 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

Reading

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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:____/100____/100____/100____/100 ____/100

#1#2 #3 #4 #5

Tic-Tac-Toe Projects (See Rubrics)

#1 ______- Due: ______Grade: ___/100

#2 ______- Due: ______Grade: ___/100

#3 ______- Due: ______Grade: ___/100

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: ______/ 100 points

Multiple Choice

True/False

Matching

Dissecting Poem

Short Answer

Extra Credit: _____/100_____/100

#1 #2 Total grades for the unit: ______/1300 points