Capturing the essence of The Outsiders Six Word Memoirs Capturing the essence of The Outsiders

Purpose: To write a brief statement capturing the essence of a character’s personality Audience: Readers familiar with S.E. Hinton’s The Outsiders Subject: Methods of characterization Structure: Six word memoir; any combination of words and punctuation Effectiveness: Create tone with words and combination in a phrase or sentence Diction: Precise and concrete

Trying to understand life; stay gold. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA Ponyboy Curtis/14

Add a Slide Title - 2 Youngest Greaser. Too Impulsive. Learns lessons. Ponyboy Curtis--14 Youngest Greaser. Too Impulsive. Learns lessons. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND

Ponyboy Curtis/age 14/Greaser Can he follow Johnny’s advice? Hopefully. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA

Ponyboy Curtis—14—Greaser—East Tulsa Writing to find Truth About himself. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA

2. Select 4 different characters. Write a memoir for each. Assignment: 1. Select one character and write 4 different memoirs about him or her. OR 2. Select 4 different characters. Write a memoir for each. May use the following: 1. The book 2. An online program 3. Any decoration Grading: 20 pts. (Summative) Memoir must reflect accuracy to book and character. Memoir must be pr0ofread. Memoir must be typed or neatly written.

Due Date: Thursday, Dec. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA

Young guy thrown instantly into adulthood. Darryl “Darry” Curtis—20 Oldest Curtis Brother East Tulsa This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA

A Soc lifestyle But Greaser heart. Sherry “Cherry” Valance Age 16 Social, West Tulsa This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA