1. Bellringer Instructions: Write the number of each bellringer as well as the date. Underneath, write the prompt projected on the screen. On the next line, write your response. Skip lines between bellringers.

2. Bellringer #1: I Love the 2000s  Generations are often characterized by the music, clothes, literature, and technology that are popular during that time period. How do you think your generation will be characterized?

3. Bellringer #2: (Ch. 1) Liar, Liar  What do you think Ponyboy means on page 18 when he says, "I lie to myself all the time"? Do you ever lie to yourself? Why?

4. Bellringer #3: (Ch. 4) Dear Abby  What would your advice be to Johnny and Ponyboy if they'd come to you for help instead of Dally? Explain.

5. Bellringer #4: (Ch. 6) The Fugitive  If you were in Ponyboy’s and Johnny’s shoes, would you want to continue running, or would you turn yourself in? Why? What do you this would be the consequences of your decision?

6. Bellringer #5: (Ch. 7) We are Family  Which is more important to you: your family that consists of your relatives, or the “family” you make with your friends? Or are these groups both important in different ways? Explain your answer

7. Bellringer #6: (Ch. 9) Ready to Rumble  Should Ponyboy have gone to final rumble? Why or why not? What would you have done if you were in his shoes?

8. Bellringer #7: Faves  What has been your favorite part of the book? Maybe it was a particular scene or a particular character. Why was this your favorite?