Monday, April 28th

Bellringer The Outsiders

Vocabulary Chapter 2

Homework: none

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Get out signed progress reports Tell a short (several sentences) story using

ten good adjectives. Underline or highlight them. The following adjectives do not count: Good Bad Fun Happy Sad

Vocabulary

incredulous (22) vaguely (33) nonchalantly aloof (38) (use 2aloof) impersonally (38) (use def. 2b) ornery (38) resignedly (44) ruefully (66) hermit (65) premonition (67)

Vocabulary

incredulous (22) adj. Tending to disbelieve; skeptical vaguely (33) adv. Not clearly expressed; indistinct nonchalantly adv. Giving an effect of easy unconcern or

indifference aloof (38) adj. Removed or distant in interest or feeling;

reserved impersonally (38) adv. Not engaging the human

personality or emotions ornery (38) adj. Having a touchy and self-willed

disposition resignedly (44) adv. Submitting patiently; submissive;

uncomplaining ruefully (66) adv. Exciting pity or sympathy; pitiable hermit (65) n. one that lives in solitude premonition (67) n. previous warning or notice

Tuesday, April 29th

Bellringer The Outsiders

Ch. 2 questions Read Ch. 3

Homework: None, but be aware there is a reading check/vocab quiz Friday

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Who is your favorite character of The Outsiders so far? Why? Use five of the vocabulary words (or a form of them) to tell about a character.

1. There are many drive-ins in town. Which ones do the Socs go to and which ones do the greasers go to?

2. Ponyboy says that Dally goes around trying to do what?

3. Dally starts bothering two girls; do Pony and Johnny approve?

4. What are the two girls’ names? Which girl is Pony more interested in?

5. Dally gives the girls Cokes and Cherry does what with hers?

6. Who sticks up for the girls? Why is this unusual?

7. What was Cherry’s friend’s name?

8. Who had the girls come to the movies with and why were they now alone?

9. Who comes to join the four at the movies?

10. How does Cherry respond to Two-Bit?

11. What do the greasers feel is a fair fight?

12. How are Marcia and Cherry different?

13. Why were people giving Pony and Cherry funny looks?

14. What happened to Johnny to change him into the person he is now?

15. Why did Pony think the Socs were lucky?

Wednesday, April 29th

Vocabulary Bellringer The Outsiders

Chapter 4 Questions

Homework: Win Field Day!!Outsiders/Vocab Quiz Friday

Reminders for Field Day

Wear sunscreen! Clothes are PE dress code; cleats are okay

(especially if you are doing tug-of-war!) No cell phones, iPods, etc. Leave your things in your locker. Bring $ for snacks and Bruster’s. If you want to, bring a towel or blanket to sit

on between games. Stay within the boundaries and follow adult

instructions. Be safe and have fun!

Vocabulary BellringerFill in the blank with the best vocabulary word.

1. As much as I enjoy being around people, sometimes I wonder if life would be simpler as a _______.

2. Cats may seem _________ at first, but once they get to know you they are very friendly.

3. My dad is _________ if he doesn’t get enough sleep.4. I ___________ accepted the role I didn’t really want, since nobody else

would do it.5. My mom gave me a(n) ___________ look when I asked to stay out past

midnight; she couldn’t believe I’d even asked.6. I tried to act ___________ when I realized that Chipper Jones was on the

same flight as me, but I really wanted to ask for an autograph.7. I felt like the staff at the hospital treated me ___________ instead of

trying to get to know me as a person.8. I looked behind me ___________ when I realized I had just tracked mud

all over the house.9. I was planning on attending the spring dance until I had a _________

that it wouldn’t go well, so I stayed home instead.10. When she nodded at me ____________ I wondered if she’d even heard

anything I’d said.

1. Ponyboy thought that ______________________ separated the greasers and the Socs.

2. How does Cherry describe the Socs and Greasers to Pony?

3. Why does Ponyboy think that Cherry talks to him so openly and honestly?

4. What do you think about Ponyboy and Cherry’s conclusions about the social classes? Are they accurate?

5. Who was Mickey Mouse?

6. What happened to Mickey Mouse? What did Soda and Ponyboy do after that?

7. What does Ponyboy realize is the same for himself and Cherry? Why is it important to him?

8. Why do you think Johnny panics when he sees the blue Mustang?

9. Ponyboy thinks Darry feels how about him? Do Two-Bit and Johnny agree? What do you think?

10. Why do you think Ponyboy snaps at Johnny?

11. Why do Randy and Bob come after Marcia and Cherry?

12. What does Ponyboy tell Cherry about fighting with weapons? What does this tell you about him as a person?

13. Before she leaves, Cherry says something that shocks Pony. What does she say and why do you think this shocks/upsets him?

14. What does Ponyboy imagine it would be like to live in the country?

15. Pony and Johnny are talking in the lot and what happens?

16. Describe the scene when Ponyboy gets home.

17. When Darry gets upset with Ponyboy, what do you think is really worrying/upsetting him?

18. On pg. 52 (end of Ch.3) Pony says, “Things gotta get better, I figured. They couldn’t get worse. I was wrong.” This is called foreshadowing. What do you think this means for the greasers?

Chapter 4

1. What do you think “reeling pickled” (pg. 54) means? Why is this bad?

2. Why are the Socs looking for Pony and Johnny?

3. What does David do to Pony? What happens to Pony?

4. Describe the scene when Pony wakes up.5. What happens to Pony when he sees

Bob?

6. Where do Pony and Johnny go? Who are they going to see? Why?

7. When Ponyboy tries to look at Dally like Cherry does, what does he see?

8. What does Dally give the boys? (Two Things)

9. What did Dally give Ponyboy to wear?

10. Where does Dally tell them to go?

11. What word does Dally use that upsets Johnny?

12. What does Ponyboy realize might be worse than being a greaser?

13. What is Ponyboy good at that sometimes worries him?

14. Why don’t Pony and Johnny go to church anymore?