1. The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton
Chapter Choices Charts and Assignments
Note: You must choose assignments from a minimum of 2 of the following learning styles: visual/spatial, expressive, reflective, logical, musical. This project will also include a learning style reflection.

2. Chapter Choices Learning Style Ch. 1-2 Character Identities (due 4/25)
Perspective
(due 4/29)
Ch. 5-6
Divided Communities
(due 5/2)
Ch. 7-8
Individuality and Innocence
(due 5/6)
Ch. 9-10
Family
(due 5/9) Ch
Sacrifice and Empathy
(due 5/13)
FINAL
CHOICE
(due 5/16)
Visual/Spatial
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
Short Essay
Compare/Contrast 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 DOUBLE BUBBLE
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

3. 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.
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4. 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 and explain textual evidence (include page #) of your chosen character’s traits at the end of the poem.
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5. 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.
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6. Chapter 1-2 Character Connection Identity Map
Directions:
Choose a character from The Outsiders and write his or her name in the center of this paper.
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).
Be sure to cite text evidence and include at least 5 elements of your characters identity.
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7. Chapter 1-2 Character Connection “Theme Song”
DIRECTIONS:
Give title of song and name of the artist.
Include a minimum of one paragraph summary .
Explain how the song connects to the character of your choice.
Provide textual evidence by citing and explaining at least two quotes from the book (with page number) to support your connection to the song.
Provide a copy of lyrics.
Note: Song choice must be school appropriate with clean lyrics. Please get your song approved before proceeding.
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8. Chapter 3-4 Multiple Perspective Illustration
DIRECTIONS
Illustrate a sunset from two perspectives.
Title the drawing.
Provide a caption with drawing with a quote from the reading that connects to this dual perspective.
Be sure to color illustrations.
Demonstrate an effort to show the theme: Multiple Perspectives.
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9. 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.
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10. 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
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11. 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.
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12. 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 the 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.
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13. 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
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14. 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 1950s. 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.
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15. 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.
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16. 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.
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17. 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 the 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.
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18. Chapter 7-8 Individuality and Innocence Graphic
DIRECTIONS
Illustrate a scene from the novel that depicts the 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
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19. 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
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20. 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 the 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
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21. 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
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22. 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 the 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.
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23. Chapter 9-10 Family Graphic
Illustrate a scene from the novel that depicts the 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 the theme
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24. 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 describe 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
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25. 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
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26. Chapter 9-10 Family “Ponyboy and you” Double Bubble
DIRECTIONS
Create a Double Bubble Map 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
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27. Chapter 9-10 Family Song Back to Chart DIRECTIONS
Title of song and name of the artist
Minimum of one paragraph summary
Explains how the song connects to the 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.
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28. Chapter 11-12 Sacrifice and Empathy Graphic
DIRECTIONS
Illustrate a scene from the novel that depicts the 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 the theme.
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29. 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
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30. 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
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31. 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
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32. 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 the 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.
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33. Final Graphic Back to Chart
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
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34. Final Expressive Back to Chart
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
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35. Final Reflective Back to Chart Essay: What is “GOLD” to you?
Follows writing RUBRIC
Cites text evidence(at least 5)
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36. Final Logical Back to Chart 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
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37. Final Playlist Back to Chart
Create a playlist of 10 songs that would coincide with the themes and 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.
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