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Determine themes in The Outsiders and explain how the narrator's perspective has developed in response to significant events in the text.
Book: The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton pp. 167 – 180 — Chapter 12
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Prior to the start of class, print out the quotes in the Hamlet Quote Card resource and glue/tape them to a notecard in order to be prepared for the opening activity. If possible, move the student desks/tables to the side of the room so that there is room for students to walk around. Alternatively, take students to a space outside the classroom where they will have more room to engage in the activity.
Ponyboy continues to deal with processing the trauma he has experienced in today's reading. As part of intellectual preparation, read about responses to trauma in the article "Traumatic Events: Causes, Effects and Management", especially the section titled "How do people respond to traumatic events?". Consider how to create a safe space for discussion in the classroom and how to support students with interpreting Ponyboy's behavior.
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How does Ponyboy's perspective on his writing assignment change over the course of the chapter? What does he decide to write about, and why? Cite evidence from the text to support your answer.
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Questions about the text that will help guide the students understanding
How and why has Ponyboy's behavior and outlook changed? How does Hinton develop this change? Cite evidence from the text to support your answer.
How and why has Ponyboy's perspective of his brothers changed over the course of the text? Provide examples from the text to support your answer.
How does Johnny's letter to Ponyboy contribute to developing central ideas of the text? Cite evidence from the text to support your answer.
Literary terms, text-based vocabulary, idioms and word parts to be taught with the text
vast
adj.
(p. 179)
of very large size or amount
Reading and/or task to be completed at home in preparation for the next lesson.
To ensure that students are prepared for the next lesson, have students complete the following reading for homework. Use guidance from the next lesson to identify any additional language or background support students may need while independently engaging with the text.
Book: The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton pp. 141 – 145 — Reread
While reading, answer the following questions.
What is one line of description that helps the reader visualize the rumble?
How is Ponyboy feeling during the rumble? Identify one piece of evidence that helps the reader infer Ponyboy's feelings.
What is one sentence that builds tension in the scene?
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RL.6.2 — Determine a theme or central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments.
RL.6.3 — Describe how a particular story's or drama's plot unfolds in a series of episodes as well as how the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution.
RL.6.6 — Explain how an author develops the point of view of the narrator or speaker in a text.
Standards that are practiced daily but are not priority standards of the unit
L.6.6 — Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.
RL.6.1 — Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
RL.6.10 — By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, in the grades 6—8 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.
SL.6.1 — Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts, and issues, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly.
SL.6.6 — Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.
W.6.1 — Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
W.6.1.a — Introduce claim(s) and organize the reasons and evidence clearly.
W.6.1.b — Support claim(s) with clear reasons and relevant evidence, using credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text.
W.6.4 — Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
W.6.9 — Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
W.6.9.a — Apply grade 6 Reading standards to literature (e.g., "Compare and contrast texts in different forms or genres [e.g., stories and poems; historical novels and fantasy stories] in terms of their approaches to similar themes and topics").
W.6.10 — Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
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Compare and contrast scenes from The Outsiders with the film version and describe the experience of viewing the film.
Synthesize information from multiple sources to explain teenagers' perspectives and feelings about coming of age.
Standards
RI.6.5RI.6.7
Analyze how the author develops the narrator's unique perspective in The Outsiders.
RL.6.1RL.6.6
Analyze how specific sections of Chapter 2 fit into the overall structure of The Outsiders and develop the reader's understanding of characters.
RL.6.5
Synthesize information from multiple sources to explain what factors influence individuals' decisions.
Analyze how the author develops the characters' perspectives and explain how events in this chapter lead to a change in Ponyboy's perspective.
RL.6.3RL.6.6
Explain how specific scenes and lines of text fit into the overall structure of The Outsiders and move the plot forward.
Compare and contrast setting elements and scenes from The Outsiders with the film version and describe the experience of viewing the film.
RL.6.1RL.6.7
Explain how the events of this chapter both reveal and change Ponyboy's perspective.
RL.6.1RL.6.3RL.6.6
Determine the theme of “Nothing Gold Can Stay” and analyze how the author uses literary devices to develop that theme.
L.6.5RL.6.2RL.6.4
Analyze how the author develops different characters' perspectives and explain how and why characters' perspectives change.
Analyze how the events of this chapter reveal changes in the characters' perspectives.
Analyze how the author conveys characters' internal conflicts as their perspectives change in response to plot events.
Gather information and create an outline for a fictional diary entry written from Cherry Valance's perspective.
W.6.3W.6.5
Draft a diary entry written from Cherry Valance's perspective, focusing on using precise words and descriptive language.
W.6.3
Compare and contrast the experience of reading The Outsiders with viewing the film version and analyze how Hinton develops mood in significant scenes.
RL.6.1RL.6.4RL.6.7
Analyze how the author develops the narrator's perspective and emotions.
RL.6.3RL.6.4RL.6.6
Analyze how Hinton develops Ponyboy's perspective and explain how the characters respond and change as the plot moves toward a resolution.
RL.6.2RL.6.3RL.6.6
Analyze how the author develops the tone and meaning of the poem "We Real Cool" and how the poem explores similar themes as The Outsiders.
RL.6.2RL.6.4RL.6.9
Engage in a Socratic dialogue with peers, responding directly to others by rephrasing and delineating arguments and posing clarifying questions.
SL.6.1SL.6.1.dSL.6.3SL.6.4
Unpack a writing prompt, study a mentor text, and begin to brainstorm ideas for narratives.
Create a plot outline for a sequel to The Outsiders.
RL.6.5W.6.3W.6.3.aW.6.5
Identify the features of a text's exposition and draft one exposition paragraph.
W.6.3W.6.3.aW.6.3.bW.6.3.dW.6.5
Write four exposition paragraphs of a sequel to The Outsiders.
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