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The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton
GRADE 7 TERM 3 & 4
NAME: ___________________________________________________________
CLASS: ____________________________________________________________
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THE OUTSIDERS
In Term 3, we will be reading The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton. The author wrote the book in high school and published it
when she was only 17 years old !—not much older than you are now!
In this booklet, you will learn:
Important cultural and historical information about America in the 1960s, and how that affected the author’s
language
New vocabulary words *To analyze ideas
To use different adjectives to describe a character * To distinguish between fact and opinion
You will watch a video of S.E. Hinton. While watching, answer the questions below.
https://youtu.be/0sDXwKmUg3U
1. When was The Outsiders first published?
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2) What is S.E. Hinton’s full name?
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3) What were the names of the two rival groups at her school?
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4) Why did she use her initials and not her full name?
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5) How is this book different from other teenage novels?
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PRE-READING –Let’s Meet the Author
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1. Before completing the matching activity, practise the words on QUIZLET. (See the Blog!)
2. Now discuss with a partner and match the meanings to the words. Write the correct letters.
WORD MEANING
1 ( ___ ) tough(adj.)
A to be attacked in a surprising or sudden way
2 ( ___ ) to dig (someone or something) (v.)
B a person who jokes around a lot
3 ( ___ ) to (get) jumped (v.) C to like or enjoy someone or something
4 ( ___ ) wise-cracker (adj.) D physically and emotionally strong: able to do hard work, to deal with harsh conditions
5 ( ___ ) sarcasm (n.) E loss of reputation or respect due to a dishono-rable act
6 ( ___ ) aloof (adj.) G the use of words that mean the opposite of what you really want to say especially in order to insult someone, to show irritation, or to be funny.
7( ___ ) cooler(n.)
H not friendly, cool, distant
8 ( ___ ) hacked off(adj.) I jail
9( ___) madras(n.) J angry
10 (___) savvy(adj.) K cotton cloth, usually striped, used for shirts, dresses
11 (___) disgrace(n.) L to understand, to get the idea
Chapter 1-Vocabulary Date:______________________
3. Choose 5 vocabulary words from Chapter 1 Vocabulary and write meaningful sentences using them.
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Answer the following questions from Chapter 1.
1 Who is telling the story?
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2. What two reasons does Ponyboy give for going to the cinema alone?
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3. What is very unusual about Sodapop’s social habits compared to the other guys?
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4. What do we learn about Ponyboy’s family? Write at least 4 things.
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5. What is a gang? Why do people hang out in gangs?
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Chapter1-Comprehension Date:______________________
Read the quote below and answer the questions.
“I lie to myself all the time. But I never believe me.”
Who lied to himself? What did he lie about and why?
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Have you ever lied to yourself? Why would someone lie to oneself? Explain
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Word/Phrase My Sentence
to whip (someone) (v.)
fuzz (n.)
struck dumb (adj)
to shut your trap (v.)
to talk bull (v.)
C. Write your own sentences using the words / phrases in the boxes below.
A. As usual, please first study your words on QUIZLET !
B. Complete the sentences using the new target vocabulary words.
1. The passengers were _________________________ when an announcement was made that
free coffee or tea available for them.
2. He walked slowly to the baseline to begin the match as the crowd cheered and
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3. In casinos, the cameras and the security guards watch the people who attempt to
_____________________ play the games.
4. A street fight between two gangs is an example of a _______________________.
5. He didn’t look at her face as he continued to __________________ down the corridor.
hollered (v.) roguishly (adv.) incredulous (adj.)
rumble (n.) stride (n.)
Chapter 2-Vocabulary Date:______________________
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Answer the following questions from Chapter 2.
1. What did Cherry learn about the Greasers?
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2. What did Ponyboy learn about the Socs?
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3. Why does Ponyboy distinguish between “gangs” and “packs”? What is the big difference between the two?
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4. Why do you think Ponyboy and Cherry were able to speak so openly with each other?
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Read the quote below and answer the questions.
“Things are rough all over.”
Who said this, and to whom?_________________________________________________________________
Why was this surprising to Ponyboy?
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Write down three things that can be ’rough’ according to this character.
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What stereotype does this quote prove wrong? Why ? Explain.
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Chapter2-Comprehension Date:______________________
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Pre-reading Activity
At the end of Ch. 2 Ponyboy says ‘I know better now’. What does he know better about? Why does he say this ?
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Vocabulary
The words in the box all come from Chapter 3.
First, learn and practise the words in Quizlet. Then match the words to their meanings.
Word Definition
to shrink back in pain
A person who engages in violence; a thug or gangster
Annoyance or discouragement
to shake and tremble nervously
Brave, heroic and noble
Constantly running in circles and never getting anywhere
Rat-race (n.) gallant(adj.) to wince(v.) hoodlum(n.)
frustration(n.) to quiver (v.)
Chapter 3-Pre-reading Activity -Vocabulary Date:______________________
Choose 2 words and connect them in one sentence. ( does not have to be about the story)
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2. Why does Two-Bit mock Johnny and Ponyboy? What does he say?
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3. What happens when Marcia sees the blue Mustang? Why is this a tense (stressed) time?
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4. Why does Ponyboy decide to run away from home? Give at least 2 reasons.
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Put It Together— Write a summary
Look at the Vocabulary from Chapters 1 ,2 and 3. Choose at least 6 words from the list, and write a summary of those chapters using these words. Underline the words you used in your summary.
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Chapter3-Comprehension Date:______________________
Answer the following questions from Chapter 3.
1. How were Cherry and Marcia going home after the cinema?
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The following words all come from Chapter 4. Learn the words in Quizlet and write your own sentences
for the words below.
Word Part of speech
(verb, noun, adj.) My Sentence
apprehensive
bewildered
defiant
groggy
premonition
quaver
sermon
1) 2) 3)
4) 5) 6)
Chapter 4-Vocabulary Date:______________________
Chapter4-Comprehension Date:______________________
Answer the following questions about Chapter 4.
1. In the chart below, write the series of events that eventually lead to the fight in Ch. 4.
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Read the quote below, then answer the following questions about it.
“It seems like there’s gotta be someplace without greasers or Socs, with just people. Plain, ordinary people .”
3. Who says this quote? When and where are they?
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4. Re-write the quote in your own words:
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5. What does this quote tell you about the speaker? Why would he/she feel this way?
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Prediction
What do you think is going to happen next? Make a logical guess and write at least 2 sentences.
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1. What do you think the Socs and Greasers were really fighting about?
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2. Why do Johnny and Ponyboy turn to Dallas for help ?
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Chapter 4-Comprehension Date:_____________________
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WORD MEANING
1 ( ___ ) to gorge (v.) A to make whiter or lighter in color by adding a
chemical
2 ( ___ ) peroxide(n.) B distinctive (special) name, symbol, word, picture,
that a company uses to identify products or
services.
3 ( ___ ) to bleach (v.) C to eat until you are full
4 ( ___ ) trademark (n.) D a powerful chemical used to clean stains or
remove color
5 ( ___ ) to implore (v.)
E regardless; even though
6 ( ___ ) in spite of (something or someone)
F to give up on something suddenly
7 ( ___ ) to quit(v.) G to beg or plead desparately
3. Now try to make sentences with the other 3 words. The sentences don’t have to be about the story.
1. Sullenly (adv.):
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2. Groggy (adj.):
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3. Indignant (adj.):
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1. Before completing the matching activity, practise the words on QUIZLET.
2. Now discuss with a partner and match the meanings to the words. Write the correct letters.
Chapter 4-Vocabulary Date:______________________
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Read the quote below and answer the questions.
“Nothing gold can stay.”
1. Where does this quote come from originally? What do you think the quote means?
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2. Do you agree with the quote? Why or why not? Explain.
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3. How does this quote relate to Ponyboy and Johnny in Chapter 5? What is “gold”, and why can’t it stay?
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Have Your Say!
Write a paragraph about the following question (80 -100 words)
Do you think Johnny was justified ( right) in killing Bob? Why or why not?
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Chapter 5-Comprehension Date:______________________
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Foreshadowing is when the author gives a clue or a hint about what is going to happen in the future. Readers
often don’t realize something is foreshadowing until later in the book, when they remember earlier moments.
Let’s watch an example:
What is Foreshadowing? https://youtu.be/yofeMUMquEw
Example: “I loved the country. I wanted to be out of towns and away from excitement.” (p. 38, Ch. 3)
Context (Time– place—event ) : This comes before the fight in the park, when Ponyboy and Johnny are laying out
under the stars talking about their dreams.
A) What is being foreshadowed in this quote?
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B) Why do you think authors use foreshadowing? What do you think is the purpose of it?
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C) Can you find 4 other examples of foreshadowing? ( Look on pages 4, 10, 42, and 61)
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Chapter 5– What is Foreshadowing? Date:___________________
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A. As usual, please first study your words on Quizlet!
B. Complete the sentences using the new target vocabulary words.
Word gagged (v.) conviction(n.) tangle (v.) goof (n.) dashboard (n.) shove (n.) hoarse (adj.)
Answer the following questions from Chapter 6.
1. What news did Dally bring about Cherry? Why did Cherry feel guilty and what was she prepared to do?
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2. What does Johnny decide to do? Do you agree with his decision? Why?
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1. Two-Bit bent over, __________________________ and vomited between his legs on the carpet.
2. He has got a very playful cat., called Misty. She _____________________ up all his mother’s threads.
3. Jessica was unable to sing with the choir because her voice sounded ____________________.
4. He is such a _________________________. He makes jokes all the time and can't be serious.
5. Who is going to give us a ________________________________ when we get on the toboggan?
C. Make meaningful sentences with the words below.
1. Conviction:____________________________________________________________________________
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2. Dashboard:____________________________________________________________________________
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Chapter 6-Vocabulary Date:______________________
Chapter 6 -Comprehension Date:______________________
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4. Read the quote below and answer the questions.
“Suddenly I realized that Darry was crying.”
What does this quote tell us about Darry?.
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Compare Darry and Ponyboy’s relationship from the beginning of the novel to the end of Chapter 6. How
has it changed?
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How will this scene affect Darry and Ponyboy’s relationship going forward? Make a prediction.
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3. Would you say that what Johnny and Ponyboy did was heroic? Why?
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Chapter 7-Pre-reading Activity Date:______________________
Use your knowledge of Chapters 1-6 to complete the activity below.
Write a newspaper article about what happened at the church fire on poster paper. Remember to include
the names of the boys involved, and to put the most important information right at the beginning, then add
details as you go.
Chapter 6 -Comprehension Date:______________________
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A) First, study the words on QUIZLET!
B) Use the words given to create your ‘WORD WEB’ by connecting the words to each other us-
ing lines. You can choose your option of two words from chapter 6 vocabulary. Write mean-
ingful sentences on the lines about what happened / will happen in the story.
mimic (v.) contemptuous (adj.) radiate(v.) critical(adj.) manslaughter(n.) aghast(adj.)
Chapter 7-Vocabulary Date:______________________
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Answer the following questions from Chapter 7.
1. Why does Ponyboy have to go to juvenile court? What is he most afraid will happen there?
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2. Why does Randy say the Greasers can’t win the rumble?
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3. “He ain’t a Soc,” I said. “He’s just a guy. He just wanted to talk.”
What does Ponyboy mean by “he’s just a guy”? What do you think separates a Soc from “just a guy” to
Ponyboy?
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Ponyboy ends Chapter 7 by realizing the similarities between Greasers and Socs. Complete the Venn
Diagram below by listing the similarities and differences between the two groups. Use your knowledge
of Chapter 7 to complete the activity below.
Chapter 7 -Comprehension Date:______________________
Chapter 8-Pre-reading Activity -Vocabulary Date:______________________
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A. As usual, please first study your words on Quizlet!
B. Complete the chart below.
Word Definition Synonym Antonym
Showpiece(n.)
Ornery(adj.)
Aimlessly(adv.)
Scarce(adj.)
Doggedly(adv.)
Traitor(n.)
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Answer the following questions from Chapter 8.
1. What happens when Johnny’s mother comes to the hospital? How does she react?
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2. Why is the gang the only thing that keeps Darry from being a Soc?
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3. Why won’t Cherry see Johnny in the hospital?
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4. Read the quote below and answer the questions.
“We couldn’t get along without him. We needed Johnny as much as he needed the gang.”
Why does Ponyboy think this? What is Johnny to the gang?
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What does this quote show you about how Ponyboy feels about Johnny? How does his relationship with
Johnny compare to his relationship with the others in the gang?
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5. What do you think is going to happen next? Discuss with the person next to you and write a common answer.
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Chapter 8 -Comprehension Date:______________________
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Word Definition
make fun of
deprived; poor; unfortunate
hatred
someone who talks in a disrespectul way
law breaker
making an ugly or contorted facial expression, indicating pain, disapproval
a person whose actions or ideas are considered harmful or dangerous
showing or feeling regret for something done
The words in the box all come from Chapter 9. Learn the words in Quizlet and afterwards match the words in the box with their meanings and write them next to their definitions.
Flashback: When the author wants to take the reader back to a time before the novel started, they use the
flashback technique. In The Outsiders there are several good examples of flashbacks.
*Let’s watch an example: https://youtu.be/RVd6CnKLPgY
*Look at the two examples below and try to find two examples of your own from the book.
1) When Ponyboy tells Cherry about Sodapop’s horse.
2) When Ponyboy and Johnny are on the train, after running away from home. Ponyboy thinks back to the time
when his parents were alive and how they used to be as a family.
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mouthy(adj.) underprivileged (adj.) grimacing(n.) delinquent(n.)
ruefully(adv.) mock(v.) contempt(n.) menace(n.)
Chapter 9– Flashback-Vocabulary Date:______________________
Chapter 9 – Vocabulary Date:______________________
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Read the following questions and answer in complete sentences.
1) Why doesn’t Darry think Ponyboy should take part in the rumble? How did Ponyboy react on hearing this?
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2) What do we learn about Darry and Paul’s past?
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3) Go back to page 60 of The Outsiders and look at the last line of the poem again. “Nothing gold can stay.” On
page 113, Johnny told Ponyboy to “Stay gold, Ponyboy. Stay gold…”. What did he mean?
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4) Compare the last line of the poem with what Johnny said to Ponyboy. In your opinion, which one applies to
Ponboy more and why?
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5. In some cultures it is more acceptable for women to show emotions than for men.
Dally becomes very emotional when Johnny dies. How do you feel about showing your emotions in front of other
people? Support your answer with examples.
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Chapter 9 -Comprehension Date:______________________
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The following words all come from Chapter 10. Learn the words in Quizlet for Chapter 10 and write
your own sentences for the words below.
Word My sentence
Stricken (adj.)
Concussion (n.)
editorial (noun)
Hazy (adj.)
Delirious (adj.)
Answer the following questions from Chapter 10.
1) How does Ponyboy react to Johnny’s death? Use a quote from the book to support your answer.
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2) How does Dally react to Johnny’s death? Why does he react so violently? Use a quote from the book to support.
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3) When the police shoot Dally, there is a look of “grim triumph” (p 116) on his face. What does this tell you about
Dally and about why he started a fight with the police?)
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Chapter 10– Vocabulary Date:______________________
Chapter 10 -Comprehension Date:______________________
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4) How is Ponyboy’s relationship with Darry changing? Provide a quote from the book to support your answer.
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5. Read the quote below and answer the question.
“Two friends of mine had died that night: one a hero, the other a hoodlum.”
In your opinion, who is the hero and who is the hoodlum? Why?
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6. Answer the following questions in the space below.
Look at the full quote about Dally’s death:
“Two friends of mine had died that night: one a hero, the other a hoodlum. But I remembered Dally pulling
Johnny through the window of the burning church; Dally giving us his gun, although it could mean jail for him;
Dally risking his life for us, trying to keep Johnny out of trouble. And now he was a dead juvenile delinquent and
there wouldn’t be any editorials in his favor. Dally didn’t die a hero. He died violent and young and desperate, just
like we all knew he would die someday. But Johnny was right. He died gallant.” (p 117)
A) What is Ponyboy trying to say about heroes? What do you think makes a hero? Do you think Dally and Johnny
were heroes?
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B) Do you think Ponyboy believes what he’s saying, or is this another example of him lying to himself? Explain.
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Chapter 10 -Comprehension Date:______________________
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1. Learn the words in Quizlet for Chapter 10.
2. Match the beginning of each sentence with the correct ending. Use the page numbers provided to
see the word in context for clues to its meaning. (Pg numbers may differ in different books! Ask your T.)
Reckless(adj.) (p 122/123) to idolize (v.) (p 122) filthy rich (adj.) (p 123)
run-down (adj.) (p 123) scared stiff (adj.)(page 123) sophomore(n.)(p 122)
Answer the following questions from Chapter 11. Be sure to use evidence from the book.
1) What does Ponyboy think about Bob when he sees the yearbook photo? Why do you think Ponyboy thinks this?
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2) Why does Ponyboy get mad when Randy says “I kind of let [my father] down, being mixed up in all this” (p 124)?
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3) What does Ponyboy tell Randy he is afraid of? Do you think Ponyboy’s fear will come true? Provide evidence.
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4) Why do you think Ponyboy tells Randy that he killed Bob?
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1. Ponyboy saw Bob’s photo in Soda’s yearbook (_____ ) if Bob had a kid brother who idolized him.
2. Ponyboy wondered (______) he had been a sophomore that year.
3. If I were filthy rich (_____) reckless, hot tempered boy, cocky and scared
stiff at the same time.
4. Ponyboy described Bob as a (______) from all the work that I have done lately.
5. I feel run-down (______) I would donate money to the homeless people
and animal shelters.
Chapter 11 – Vocabulary Date:______________________
Chapter 11 -Comprehension Date:______________________
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Read the quote below and answer the questions.
“I hoped they [Bob’s parents] hated us, that they weren’t full of that pity-the-victims-of-environment junk the
social workers kept handing Curly Shepard every time he got sent off to reform school. I’d rather have anybody’s
hate than their pity.” (p 123)
A) In your opinion, why would Ponyboy rather be hated than pitied?
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B) If you were in a bad situation like Ponyboy, would you rather be hated or pitied? Why?
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EVENT REASON for finding the event interesting
A. List 4 events from Chapter 11 that you found interesting and explain why you found them interesting.
Chapter 11 -Comprehension Date:______________________
Chapter 11-Pre-reading Activity Date:______________________
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A) First, study the words on QUIZLET!
B) Use the words given to create your ‘WORD WEB’ by connecting the words to each other using lines.
You can choose your option of two words from chapter 11 vocabulary. Write meaningful sentences
on the lines about what happened / will happen in the story.
a hearing (n.) (about law ) to sentence (v.)(about law) to acquit (v.) vast(adj.)
to flinch (v.) welled-up (adj.-idiom)
Chapter 12– Vocabulary Date:______________________
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Answer the following comprehension questions in full sentences and use quotes to support your answers.
1) Give 2 examples of how Ponyboy found the court room hearing different from how he imagined it would be.
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2) How has the court case affected Ponyboy?
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3) What is the twist at the end of the novel?
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4. Why do you think The Outsiders has been such a popular book with young people for nearly half a century?
Would you recommend this novel to your friends who have not read it? Why?
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5. Imagine you were given the opportunity to re-write any part of the story. Which part would it be and why?
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Write your version in the space below.
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Chapter 12 -Comprehension Date:______________________
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A. Let’s Get Digital!
Part 1
Using your iPad, create Reading notes for the Outsiders using Popplet.
Information to include:
The names of characters
Their character traits
Their physical descriptions
A summary of chapters
Events
Here is an example of what we would like it to look like:
Part 2
Add any new or additional information to your popplet.
Information to include:
Changes in relationships
Important events
Character development
New information
Relevant/important quotes
Extension tasks Date:______________________
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Choose a new vocabulary word from the chapters we have read so far. Complete the WORD WEB
below. On separate sheets, you may create many other WORD WEBS!
3 ANTONYMS 3 SYNONYMS
MY WORD DEFINITION A STORY RELATED SENTENCE
MY OWN SENTENCE WORD PICTURE OR SYMBOL
Put x into the right box and draw a graph to show how the atmosphere moves from calm to tense and
back in the first chapter.
TENSE
CALM X
pages P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 p6 P7 P8 P9 p10
Extension Tasks- Let’s Create Word Webs Date:______________________
Extension Tasks– Tension is Rising Date:______________________
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Ponyboy has several conflicts in the first three chapters of The Outsiders.
The Socs versus Greasers Darry VS Ponyboy Ponyboy VS himself
CONFLICT TYPE EXTERNAL EXTERNAL INTERNAL
REASONS &
DETAILS OF THE
PROBLEM
A QUOTATION TO
SHOW THE
PROBLEM
Imagine a new boy came to the neighbourhood and wants to be a part of the
Greasers. Write to explain the daily life of a Greaser and list the rules on behavi-
our in the gang.
If you want to be a member , listen to me. Greasers tend to goof around at certain Drive-ins
such as ____________
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Extension Tasks– Rules of becoming a Greaser Date:______________________
Extension Tasks– Conflicts in the Story Date:______________________
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Complete the charts below for the characters. You choose the last two.
PONYBOY CURTIS
Age and
background
Appearance
Important
things in life
Personality
TWO-BIT MATHEWS
Age and
background
Appearance
Important
things in life
Personality
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Age and
background
Appearance
Important
things in life
Personality
Age and
background
Appearance
Important
things in life
Personality
Extension Tasks– Characterization Date:______________________
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Research and find out at least 6 important and interesting facts about ROBERT FROST.
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This short and powerful poem of Robert Frost was used in our book too. Read and answer the questions.
A. What do you think the THEME of the poem is?
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B. What do you think the MORAL of the poem is?
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C. Give an example of a poetic device from this poem.
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USEFUL SITES TO VISIT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOwPaC3ZaQQ
https://freepoemanalysis.com/nothing-gold-can stay-robert-frost-poem-analysis
Extension Tasks– Who is Robert Frost? Date:______________________
Extension Tasks– Let’s read ‘Nothing Gold Can Stay’ Date:______________________
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1. GROUP POSTERS
Each group is given a character: Ponyboy, Soda, Darry, Steve, Two-Bit, Johnny, and Cherry. Each group prepares
a poster that will include:
Characters name * Physical characteristics • Personality traits • Relationship to other characters ,
similarities and differences • Any other relevant information
2. A JOURNAL ENTRY
Write a 1-page journal entry about a particular event that has effected your life and has shaped who you are.
Include a photo, drawing, or object that represents this event and explain why you chose the item.
3. AN ACROSTIC POEM—PONYBOY’S IDENTITY
Write a Name Identity poem for Ponyboy. Use each letter of Ponyboy’s name (like shown below) to create a
sentence or single noun, verb, or adjective that describes Pony’s identity. Refer to Chp 1 for character information.
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o _____________________________________________________
n _____________________________________________________
y _____________________________________________________
b _____________________________________________________
o _____________________________________________________
y _____________________________________________________
4. GREASER/SOC JOURNALISM
Prepare a newspaper article from the point of view of either a Greaser or a Soc about one of the following events:
• Johnny’s stabbing of Bob
• Johnny and Ponyboy’s rescue of the children in the church fire
Create a catchy and imaginative title and check for spelling and grammar. Add pictures/ drawings. Remember to look
in the text, Chapter 4 and Chapter 6, for useful information to include and influence your article.
Write a 1-page journal entry about a particular event that has effected your life and has shaped who you are.
Include a photo, drawing, or object that represents this event and explain why you chose the item.
5. WHICH CHARACTER ARE YOU?
Write a complete proper paragraph about whichcharacter would be representing
you more than the others. Make sure you support and explain your
reasons with examples and end with a closing sentence.
Extension Tasks– Creative Ideas Date:______________________
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Let’s meet the Author-S.E.Hinton page 2
https://youtu.be/0sDXwKmUg3U
Foreshadowing- page 13
https://youtu.be/yofeMUMquEw
Ratatouille Flashback –page 20
https://youtu.be/RVd6CnKLPgY
Robert Frost-Nothing Gold Can Stay –page 32
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOwPaC3ZaQQ
https://freepoemanalysis.com/nothing-gold-can stay-robert-frost-poem-analysis
Google Images
Page 6 page 4 Page 10
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References
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1. Which NEW words did you learn from “The Outsiders”? Write at least 8 words!
2. What was the most important lesson you have learned from “The Outsiders”?
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3. Which exercises or activities in this booklet helped you learn better? How?
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4. Rate the effectiveness of this booklet out of 10!
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5 What would you change in this booklet to make it better? Give us ideas. :)
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