THE OUTSIDERS BY S E HINTON Chapter Choices

THE OUTSIDERS BY S. E. HINTON Chapter Choices Charts and Assignments

CHAPTER CHOICES Ch. 1 -2 Character Identities Ch. 3 -4 Perspective Ch. 5 -6 Divided Communitie s Ch. 7 -8 Individuality and Innocence Ch. 9 -10 Family Ch. 11 -12 Sacrifice and Empathy FINAL CHOICE Graphic Character Connection Drawing Multiple Perspective Illustration Divided Community Illustration Individuality and Innocence Illustration and Comparison Family Movie Poster Sacrifice or Empathy Town Diagram or Board Game Expressive Character Connection Poem Scene Re. Write “Hair” Poem Biography Poem Family “Word Cloud” Collage Sacrifice or Empathy Poem 10 Diary Entries Reflective Character Connection Short Essay Compare/Co ntrast Greaser & Soc Perspectives “Dear Abby” Advice Column Character Diary Entry Ponyboy and YOU” Family Comparison Impactful Event Journal Entry Essay: What is “Gold” to you? Logical Character Identity Map Perspective Defense Weighing the Pros and Cons Character Twitter feed or Facebook Page Ponyboy and YOU Venn Diagram Character Interview TV News Report or Editorial Musical Character "Theme Song" Perspective Song Divided Communities Song Individuality Song Family Song Sacrifice/ Empathy Novel Song Playlist

CHAPTER 1 -2 CHARACTER CONNECTION DRAWING • DIRECTIONS • Illustrate a picture of yourself next to a character from the novel. • Include at least 3 characteristics that make you similar to or different from the character of your choice. • Title the drawing • Cite the text evidence at the bottom of your drawing. • Illustrations must be colored and demonstrate an effort to depict the similarities or differences between you and the character. Back to Chart

CHAPTER 1 -2 CHARACTER CONNECTION POEM Which one of the characters in the novel do you connect with most? Why? Or, is there a character who you feel is your exact opposite? DIRECTIONS: -Write a poem about your connection with one of the characters in the novel. -Include at least 3 traits that you both share, or that make you opposites. -Consider the elements of a poem(they often contain figurative language and a rhyme scheme) -Cite the text evidence of your chosen character’s traits at the end of the poem. Back to Chart

CHAPTER 1 -2 CHARACTER CONNECTION SHORT ESSAY Which one of the characters in the novel do you connect with most? Why? Or, is there a character who you feel is your exact opposite? • DIRECTIONS: • Write a short essay response(3 -5 paragraphs) about your connection with one of the characters in the novel. • Include at least 3 traits that you both share, or that make you opposites. • Cite the text evidence of your chosen character’s traits. • Follow the provided RUBRIC for exemplary writing Back to Cha

CHAPTER 1 -2 CHARACTER CONNECTION IDENTITY MAP Directions: • 1. Choose a character from The Outsiders and write his or her name in the center of this paper. • 2. Starting from the name and working your way out, write words, phrases, and anything else that defines the character and his or her identity. Consider adding illustrations, symbols and use color. Get creative! Remember that identity can include the activities he/she enjoys, his/her family, his/her friends, the groups he/she belongs to, his/her beliefs, and even how s/he dresses. (Refer back to your own identity map if needed. ) • 3. Be sure to cite text evidence and include at least 5 elements of your characters identity. • Back to Cha

CHAPTER 1 -2 CHARACTER CONNECTION “THEME SONG” DIRECTIONS: • Title of song and name of the artist • Minimum of one paragraph summary • Explains how the song connects to the character of your choice • Cites at least one quote from the book that supports your connection to the song • Link to song or copy of lyrics • Song choice is school appropriate with clean lyrics and no innuendos. Please get your song approved before proceeding. Back to Cha

CHAPTER 3 -4 MULTIPLE PERSPECTIVE ILLUSTRATION • DIRECTIONS • Illustrate a sunset from two perspectives. • Title the drawing • Caption with drawing with a quote from the reading that connects to this dual perspective • Illustrations must be colored and demonstrate an effort to depict theme: Multiple Perspectives Back to Cha

CHAPTER 3 -4 MULTIPLE PERSPECTIVE SCENE REWRITE This story is told from Ponyboy’s perspective. It’s almost like we are sitting in a room with him when he tells us the story. This technique allows the reader to become intimately acquainted with Ponyboy’s character and he shares with us his most private and personal feelings and perspectives about the events and characters in the narrative. DIRECTIONS: -Re-write the scene from the drive-in movie from Dallas’ or Cherry’s perspective. (What do you think was going through Cherry’s mind when she was being harassed by Dally? Or why was Dally choosing to harass her? ) -Make sure that your scene matches the plot of the novel. -Include plenty of details to connect the story to the readers and paint a picture of what’s happening. - See this RUBRIC for information about how the re-write is scored. Back to Cha

CHAPTER 3 -4 MULTIPLE PERSPECTIVE COMPARE/CONTRAST GREASER & SOC PERSPECTIVES • DIRECTIONS • Pick an event so far in the novel in which both the Greasers and the Socs are present(Ponyboy walking home from the movies, the drive in etc. ) • Make a list to compare and contrast the perspectives of the Socs and the Greasers in your chosen scene • Include at least 3 perspectives from each side • Cite at least 3 quotes from the novel Back to Cha

CHAPTER 3 -4 MULTIPLE PERSPECTIVE “PERSPECTIVE DEFENSE” • DIRECTIONS • The novel is written from Ponyboy’s, a Greaser’s, perspective. Pick a scene from our reading thus far and defend the actions of the Socs from their perspective • Should be at least two(2) paragraphs • Should include at least 3 quotes from the novel • See this RUBRIC for information about exemplary writing. Back to Cha

CHAPTER 3 -4 MULTIPLE PERSPECTIVE SONG CHOICE • Directions • Title of song and name of the artist • Minimum of one paragraph summary • Explains how the song connects to theme of multiple perspectives • Cites at least one quote from the book that supports your connection to the song • Link to song or copy of lyrics • Song choice is school appropriate with clean lyrics and no innuendos. Please get your song approved before proceeding. Back to Cha

CHAPTER 5 -6 DIVIDED COMMUNITY ILLUSTRATION • DIRECTIONS • Illustrate a scene from the novel that depicts the divided community • Title the drawing • Caption with drawing with a quote from the book, be sure to correctly cite the text evidence. • Illustrations must be colored and demonstrate an effort to depict the Back to Chart

CHAPTER 5 -6 DIVIDED COMMUNITY "HAIR” POEM • DIRECTIONS • Choice 1: Hair is a very important element of being a Greaser. Write a poem about the importance of dark, greased back hair in the 1950 s. What did it symbolize? What happens if someone cuts their hair off? • Choice 2: Write a poem about something in TODAY’S culture that has a significance similar to that of the Greaser’s hair in the novel. Back to Cha

CHAPTER 5 -6 DIVIDED COMMUNITY “DEAR ABBY” • DIRECTIONS • Write a letter to the advice columnist, Abby, as if you were one of the characters in the novel. • Pick a problem that arises in the storyline and ask “Abby” for advice • Pretend you are “Abby” and write a response, offering a solution to the novel • Include at least one citation from the text • The column should be at least one handwritten page or one half typed page • - See this RUBRIC for information about exemplary writing. Back to Cha

CHAPTER 5 -6 DIVIDED COMMUNITY PROS AND CONS DIRECTIONS: Johnny must decide whether or not to turn himself in. . . -List the reason FOR and the reasons AGAINST doing this. -Cite at least one(1) PRO and one CON mentioned in the novel -Include at least two(2) of your own reasons -State which reason you think is the most compelling -Explain the other alternatives Johnny might have had -Argue whether or not Johnny made the right choice in 3 -5 sentences. Back to Chart

CHAPTER 5 -6 DIVIDED COMMUNITY SONG DIRECTIONS: • Title of song and name of the artist • Minimum of one paragraph summary • Explains how the song connects to theme of DIVIDED COMMUNITIES • Cites at least one quote from the book that supports your connection to the song • Link to song or copy of lyrics • Song choice is school appropriate with clean lyrics and no innuendos. Please get your song approved before proceeding. Back to Cha

CHAPTER 7 -8 INDIVIDUALITY AND INNOCENCE GRAPHIC • DIRECTIONS • Illustrate a scene from the novel that depicts theme of individuality or innocence • Title the drawing • Caption with drawing with a quote from the book, be sure to correctly cite the text evidence. • Illustrations must be colored and demonstrate an effort to depict the Back to Chart

CHAPTER 7 -8 INDIVIDUALITY AND INNOCENCE BIOGRAPHY POEM • DIRECTIONS: • Write a biographical poem of Ponyboy. • Choice 1: Incorporate his struggle to be an individual within the Greasers • Choice 2: Include ways that he has lost his innocence Back to Cha

CHAPTER 7 -8 INDIVIDUALITY AND INNOCENCE DIARY ENTRY • DIRECTIONS • Write a diary entry from the perspective of a character of your choice • The entry should be at least a page handwritten or a half page typed • Include themes INDIVIDUALITY and Loss of NNOCENCE in the entry • Refer to a specific event that has occurred in the novel • Cite at least 2 quotes from the text. • See this RUBRIC for more information about exemplary writing Back to Cha

CHAPTER 7 -8 INDIVIDUALITY AND INNOCENCE TWITTER FEED DIRECTIONS -Create a twitter feed of one of the characters detailing the events at the hospital and leading up to the rumble. -Include a picture(drawing or photo) of the character who is tweeting -Include a short character bio -Must have at least 5 tweets -Must have at least two “re-tweets” or responses from other characters -Must include at least 3 citations from the book -Must include at least one statement about the individuality or loss of innocence for the character who is tweeting Back to Cha

CHAPTER 7 -8 INDIVIDUALITY AND INNOCENCE SONG DIRECTIONS: • Title of song and name of the artist • Minimum of one paragraph summary • Explains how the song connects to theme of INDIVIDUALITY or INNOCENCE • Cites at least one quote from the book that supports your connection to the song • Link to song or copy of lyrics • Song choice is school appropriate with clean lyrics and no innuendos. Please get your song approved before proceeding. Back to Cha

CHAPTER 9 -10 FAMILY GRAPHIC • Illustrate a scene from the novel that depicts theme of family • Title the drawing • Caption with drawing with a quote from the book, be sure to correctly cite the text evidence. • Illustrations must be colored and demonstrate an effort to depict theme Back to Char

CHAPTER 9 -10 FAMILY WORD COLLAGE • Directions: • On a digital document or blank sheet of paper create a word cloud collage of words, phrases, and quotes from The Outsiders that describes Ponyboy’s family. • Include a minimum of 50 words • The entire page should be covered • Cite at least 3 quotes from the book. • Should be eye-catching and neat Back to Cha

CHAPTER 9 -10 FAMILY PONYBOY AND YOU • DIRECTIONS • Write a one page reflection comparing your family to Ponyboy’s family. • What do your families have in common? • What is different about them? • Include at least five citations from the text • See this RUBRIC for more information about exemplary writing Back to Cha

CHAPTER 9 -10 FAMILY “PONYBOY AND YOU” VENN DIAGRAM • DIRECTIONS • Create a Venn Diagram of Ponyboy’s family and yours. • Include the members of both families and detail what makes your families different and what they have in common. • Must include at least 5 text citations Back to Cha

CHAPTER 9 -10 FAMILY SONG • DIRECTIONS • Title of song and name of the artist • Minimum of one paragraph summary • Explains how the song connects to theme of FAMILY • Cites at least one quote from the book that supports your connection to the song • Link to song or copy of lyrics • Song choice is school appropriate with clean lyrics and no innuendos. Please get your song approved before proceeding. Back to Cha

CHAPTER 11 -12 SACRIFICE AND EMPATHY GRAPHIC • DIRECTIONS • Illustrate a scene from the novel that depicts theme of sacrifice and/or empathy • Title the drawing • Caption with drawing with a quote from the book, be sure to correctly cite the text evidence. • Illustrations must be colored and demonstrate an effort to depict theme. Back to Cha

CHAPTER 11 -12 SACRIFICE AND EMPATHY POEM • DIRECTIONS • Write a poem about a moment in the novel when one of the characters exemplifies sacrifice or empathy. • Include at least 1 citation Back to Cha

CHAPTER 11 -12 SACRIFICE AND EMPATHY IMPACTFUL EVENT JOURNAL ENTRY • DIRECTIONS • Write a one-page journal entry about an impactful event in your life and compare it to the events that happened in Ponyboy’s life. Questions to consider: Have you ever lost a dear friend or family member? Has anyone ever made sacrifices for you? Has there ever been a divide in your community, family, or group of friends? See this RUBRIC for more information about exemplary writing Back to Cha

CHAPTER 11 -12 SACRIFICE AND EMPATHY CHARACTER INTERVIEW DIRECTIONS: -Pretend you are a reporter conducting an interview with one of the Greasers -Write a one page “Interview” including your questions and the Greaser’s answers -Consider “asking questions” about -Dally’s sacrifice -Johnny’s sacrifice -The feelings of the Greaser being interviewed -Include at least 3 text citations See this RUBRIC for more information about exemplary writing Back to Cha

CHAPTER 11 -12 SACRIFICE AND EMPATHY SONG • DIRECTIONS: • Title of song and name of the artist • Minimum of one paragraph summary • Explains how the song connects to themes of either SACRIFICE or EMPATHY • Cites at least one quote from the book that supports your connection to the song • Link to song or copy of lyrics • Song choice is school appropriate with clean lyrics and no innuendos. Please get your song approved before proceeding. Back to Cha

FINAL GRAPHIC • Cartoon strip, Children’s Book, or ZOOBURST • Demonstrates an understanding of the chosen theme • Includes no less than 10 slides, pages, or boxes if it is • Each illustration is captioned • Cites text evidence Back to Cha

FINAL EXPRESSIVE • 10 Diary entries from the perspective of a character of your choice, detailing the events of the novels and any reflections that character might have. • Cites text evidence at the end of the document • Follows the RUBRIC for style, conventions, focus, content, and organization Back to Cha

FINAL REFLECTIVE • Essay: What is “GOLD” to you? Follows writing RUBRIC Cites text evidence(at least 5) Back to Cha

FINAL LOGICAL • TV News Report or Editorial CHOICES: The Rumble The Fire Obituary for a character’s death • OR Create a town diagram with text evidence • Hard copy or digital Back to Cha

FINAL PLAYLIST • 10 songs that would coincide with themes and Create a playlist of events of the novel. • Each song choice should include: • Title of song and name of the artist • A summary explaining how the song connects to the novel and its themes. • At least one citation from the book that supports your connection to the song • Link to song or copy of lyrics • Song choice is school appropriate with clean lyrics and no innuendos. Please get your song approved before proceeding. Back to Cha