The Outsiders Journals (Bellwork)

Each Entry Needs…. One thoughtful question One thoughtful comment A question I have on this section Something I want to ask the class One thoughtful comment A point to argue How I felt about a specific thing in the book Something that benefits discussion One new thing I learned Response Writing on a topic of my choice or on a topic provided by teacher/class

Journals Write at least one new thing you learned in this chapter Draw response “Diary-type” Bring journals to life! Can be used to create plays, debates, stories, songs, art displays… Graded on effort. All who sincerely try will receive credit.

Chapters I-2 Response Topics When Ponyboy left the movie theater and was jumped by the Socs, he was deeply afraid. Describe the kinds of fears you have felt. Greasers and Socs were different from each other, and this difference caused many fights. How would you feel if you were a Greaser? How would you feel if you were a Soc? Which character you relate to? Darry’s high expectations How would you react in Cherry’s shoes at the movies?

Chapter 3-4 Response Topics Ponyboy decides to run away. Why? Did he have good reason to? Have you ever decided to run away? Why? Johnny killed Bob. Was it self defense? What would you have done? What will happen?

Objectives 5/6/13 Review Chapters 1-6: form and state opinions on what is happening so far in the book Analyze the main characters and compare them to make conclusions on who they are, what makes them different, and who we relate to most Show the importance of social orderly conduct in the classroom, by sharing our thoughts with a neighbor in a timely and non-disruptive way

Chapter 5-6 Response Topics Are Johnny and Ponyboy heroes? Have you ever been someone’s hero? Johnny and Ponyboy have differing opinions on Dally. What is your opinion of Dally? Who do you agree with? Johnny decides to go back home and confess. Is this a good idea? What would you do?

Assignment 5/6/13 Read Chapter 7 Complete Chapter 7 illustration Prepare for Chapter 5-7 quiz

Objectives 5/7/13 Review Chapter 7 by writing a critical response Practice digging deeper into a text through peer discussion Write Chapter 5-7 quiz and understand mistakes by correcting quiz in class

Chapter 7 Response Topics Ponyboy might get sent to juvenile court and then separated from his brothers and put into a boys’ home. When have you been scared of being separated from someone important to you? Sandy’s family won’t let her marry Sodapop because they are too young. Do you think her parents were right? Should love have an age limit?

Assignment 5/7/13 Fill out the character sheets on your assigned character Chapter 5-6 response pages in packet Bring in crayons or markers or colored pencils to improve your chapter illustrations Turn in late work Come make up quizzes and tests DO NOT READ AHEAD!!!

Nothing Gold Can Stay by Robert Frost Nature's first green is gold, Her hardest hue to hold. Her early leaf's a flower; But only so an hour. Then leaf subsides to leaf. So Eden sank to grief, So dawn goes down to day. Nothing gold can stay.

Assignment 5/8/13 Read Chapter 8 Chapter 8 illustration

Objectives 5/8/13 Develop a deeper understanding of various characters through group discussion and mapping important details (character posters)

Chapter 8 Response Topics Johnny refuses to see his mom when she visits him in the hospital. Why would she come to visit him? Should he have seen her? Was it right of Two-Bit to say what he said to her? Johnny wanted to see his friends in the hospital. Who would you want to see. The rumble is that night! Would you be part of it after all that had happened? Why or why not?

Assignment 5/9/13 Read Chapter 9 Chapter 9 illustration Chapter 8-9 Quiz

Objectives 5/9/13 Interpret a situation from the story and show their understanding of certain characters through dramatization Gain a better understanding of the language of the text by finding the meaning of vocabulary words Hold meaningful discussion with peers through discussion of Chapters 7-8 based on questions in student packet

Chapter 9 Reflection Topics Ponyboy was saddened by the fact that Darry and the first Soc used to be friends and now fought with hatred. Share a similar experience. Dally escaped the hospital to be at the rumble. Would you be at the rumble after everything that had happened? What is worth fighting for?

Assignment 5/13/13 Read Chapter 10 Chapter 10 illustration Vocabulary Definitions Vocabulary Quiz on old vocab sheet Be ready for a vocabulary quiz from last section (could be open note, so you might want your definitions handy!)

Objectives 5/13/13 Demonstrate knowledge of material read by writing a reflection and scoring at least 85% on the Ch. 8-9 quiz (15 minutes ONLY) Use time wisely by beginning work on Ch. 7-8 response sheets in student packet once finished with the quiz (those finished may begin work on vocabulary sheets) Solve puzzle in order to find group Discuss chapters 7-9 within groups to understand how peers evaluated what they read

Chapter 10 Reflection Topics Ponyboy was passed out and delirious for several days. What’s the sickest you’ve ever been? Ponyboy didn’t want to remember what had happened to his friends. Have you ever wanted to forget something so badly? Ponyboy was worried about his schoolwork and sports. If you missed so many days of school, what would you be worried about?

Assignment 5/14/13 Read Chapter 11 Chapter 11 illustration Vocabulary Quiz

Objectives 5/14/13 Demonstrate thorough knowledge of chapter 10 by writing a reflection on the chapter Demonstrate understanding of the chapter through classroom discussion based on reflections and chapter 10 questions Show mastery of book’s vocabulary by scoring 85% or higher on vocabulary quiz Receive immediate feedback on quiz by correcting in class Review Chapter 1 and 2 by correcting old quiz Gather data by filling out the Reasons for Fighting Survey

Bellwork 5/15/13 What will I do the moment school lets out on May 24th?

Chapter 11 Reflection Ponyboy could not believe it when Randy said he never should’ve gotten mixed up in the whole situation. He thought he had it bad? Ponyboy had way more problems than Randy did! Have you ever been told by someone that they knew how something was when really they could never understand what you are going through? Ponyboy tried convincing Randy that he had killed Bob, not Johnny. Would you testify on behalf of your friend, just to save their honor?

Assignment 5/15/13 Read Chapter 12 Chapter 12 illustration Look over and correct all other illustrations to be handed in and graded AS A PROJECT GRADE this Friday 5/17/13

Chapter 12 Response Topics Ponyboy and Darry didn’t think about the affect their fighting had on Soda. Have you ever experienced a time in which you realized you never thought about how a certain other person felt or their problems? Johnny’s letter Ponyboy’s schoolwork The Curtis brothers…How close are you and your siblings?

Assignment 5/15/13 All illustrations!!! Quiz on The Outsiders Fill out the study guide for the semester exam Come with questions! Substitute: 2nd hour on Friday, ask your questions outside of class, on Tuesday, or email them!

5/15/13—Galileo: Finish TODAY or you’ll be called in at lunch!!! Writing: 1st Hour—Lauren Arrazola; 7th Hour—AJ Effertz