A list of 16 ideas for student projects that incorporate technology. The new york times taut with tension, filled with drama. This is like the novel in that it begins with ponyboy talking about himself and his love of movies, and then all of a sudden he gets jumped by a group of socs. The novel tells the story of ponyboy curtis and his struggles with right and wrong in a society in. Step 4project the answer key on the board and have students add, correct, or.
The outsiders soundtrack project by jesenia martinezrowell. Daily homework assignments of reading followed up by assessment activities, many of them alternative, in class each day were necessary to make sure students had a good understanding of the book before they. Gangsters paradise by 2pac lyrics the lyric these cops dont understand me i turned to a life of crime, cause i came from a broken family. The outsiders is an ideal book for the ela classroom. Finally, the book ends using the exact words that it began with.
It shows that he was able to work through all of the destruction that. In this novel unit, based on the novel the outsiders by s. Pony boy was beaten up by some socs,the also cut his head a little bit so he was bleeding badly on the side of his head and he didnt even know they cut him. Social media recreation of a chaptermovie poster and written componentwrite an epiloguecreate a literary maprewrite a chapter from an alternate p. This connects how johnny turned to crime to get away from his parents. This is a summative evaluation project for the end of the class novel study of the outsiders. Do a reading to perform a task book starter activity, see appendix b add own clip. After the initial introductions to the characters and the basic conflicts, we find ourselves on a wild ride full of fights, rumbles, shootouts, and the flashing bulbs of newspaper cameras. Create a new book jacket for the outsiders front and back create a new book jacket for the outsiders novel. It follows the life of ponyboy as he maneuvers through life living on. Prior to implementing the debate project, the book had to be read.
So im dividing it up again and hoping i dont miss anything. Of course, there will be another free printable at the end. There is something to be said for the book starting and ending with ponyboy at the movie theater. Hinton tells the story of 14yearold ponyboy curtis and his struggle with right and wrong in a society in which he is an outsider. Write an essay in which you evaluate the outsiders. It is told in a firstperson narration style, with the narrator being a 14yearold boy. Hinton was 15 when she started writing the novel but did most of the work when she was 16 and a junior in high school. The outsiders is about two weeks in the life of a 14yearold boy.
See more ideas about the outsiders, outsiders lesson plans, novel studies. Students are given the choice between 5 project options. There are so many things that make this day bittersweet each year. In this part of the book analysis i will give some more details about the plot development. The cover must be relevant to the book, and may not be random or unrelated artwork. Im a little overwhelmed with all the stuff you can do with this book. It follows the life of ponyboy as he maneuvers through life living on the poorer side of the city. If you go back to the begining of the book, that is what the book starts off with, those lines. Outsiders glossary dictionary compile a list of words terms minimum 20 words specific to the time period that his novel was written 1960. This project can be purchased as part of a unit packet offered in my store. What is the cliffhanger at the end of chapter3 in the. They like it because of the action, suspense, and most of all, the realistic characters.
This is a symbol of the journey that ponyboy has been on. A planning sheet attached to the end of this packet will keep you on track for your projects. Draw a new picture for the front and create a new synopsis for the back. She started writing the book when she was fifteen years old and had it published when she was eighteen. The book is set in tulsa, oklahoma during the early 1960s. The outsider book and series ending explained season 1. Hinton compose a variety of writing assignments relating to themes, characters, identity, and selfidentity create a portfolio box that portrays their personal identity and their journal entries, assignments, and final project unit assessment. Johnny is meek, fearful, and childlike, while dally is hard, cynical, and dangerous. Although the outsiders is not a long book, this took about two weeks. Students will take a final test and create a final project to show their understanding of the unit. Ponyboy and johnny go to the movie theater 05012014. Take up the quiz below and see how well you remember about his struggles with right and wrong in a time when socs and greasers are at war.
Define each term and provide an interesting and colorful illustration for ten of the terms listed. Hinton tells the story of 14yearold ponyboy curtis and his struggle with right and wrong in a society in which he is. Pony boy was beaten up by some socs, the also cut his head a little bit so he was bleeding badly on the. See more ideas about the outsiders, the outsiders quotes and the outsiders 1983. Praise for the outsiders the outsiders transformed youngadult fiction from a genre mostly about prom queens, football players and high school crushes to one that portrayed a darker, truer world. Teacher note at the end of each lesson 25, students will complete a multilayer. Book vs moviethe outsiders by lexi atchley on prezi. Final projects will be due on friday, september 12.
Young adult novels, the outsiders was challenged in the year of 1986, in south milwaukee, wisconsin. The outsiders project the outsiders, movie soundtracks. An analysis of self and a character in the outsiders. The outsiders project the outsiders, movie soundtracks, square. All books and project ideas must have parent and teacher approval before you start working. Outsiders project outsiders presentation outsiders group project outsiders character analysis character analysis is an excellent skill for students to develop while reading the outsiders. Churches from the united states have made public statements that the book should be kept away from young readers for the usage of language, drugs, and violence. Dec 02, 2009 it was a tough day in language arts class today. The song begins with soft mellow sounds for about 40 seconds and then the music and lyrics hit hard and heavy. A 4square character diagram is included for further research on a character from the book.
Jul 19, 2016 activities for further learning with the outsiders. Hinton weaves together a couple of pretty compatible genres to create the overall effect of the outsiders. May 11, 2020 the outsiders tell us the story of pony boy who is seen as an outsider by the people around him as he does not always see violence as the answer and only uses it when it is absolutely required. But obviously, there are still things i have left unfinished. This story deals with issues that are very close to the hearts of teens, whether in the 1960s when this book was written or today.
He was being atacked for no reason and he saw his friend was being drowned. The narrator of ithe outsiders, ponyboy is fourteen years old and a greaser. Also after the fire when johnny goes to the hospital dally in the book. What does ponyboy end up doing for his english project. Get ideas and strategies to fill your unit with creativity and flair in this blog post featuring ten creative activities for the outsiders. Think about specific parts in the novel that are important to the plot, and use those ideas to work from.
Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The boys all look so young and invincible in the movie, and now one of them is dead. Activities for further learning with the outsiders. By the end of the novel, the goal is to have students make. Be sure to define what you mean by a good book, and offer several reasons that show why this book fits your criteria. Want to help your english students enjoy their time with sodapop, darry and ponyboy. Do a reading to perform a task book starter activity, see appendix b add own clip art or graphic. Dally and johnny do not battle against each other, but they are opposites. Sep 16, 2016 if you teach the outsiders as a class novel, heres an activity guaranteed to spark discussion, while. The script should have a rough draft and a typed final draft.
Correct answers are given at the end of this document 1. Feb 22, 20 this is a quick book summary and analysis of the outsiders by s. Those questions near the end were actually part of the project and i dont want them answered. But, luckily, the outsiders manages to end on a happy note, with most of ponyboys major problems resolved. The novel tells the story of ponyboy curtis and his struggles with right and wrong in a society in which he believes that he is an outsider. Everything is a matter of life or death, triumph or failure. Each book and method of sharing must be approved before beginning a project. I hope you guys will join me as we play this story out, and if not, thank you for being here for as long as you have. In the outsiders, what does ponyboy end up doing for. Plot development the plot development in the book, the outsiders by s. According to a few of the people that were at the crime scene, the fight was started by bob. Sep 23, 2015 the outsiders is gritty, honest and authentic, and a novel that i feel every teenager needs to read.
He has lightbrown, almostred hair and greenishgray eyes, and wears his hair longer than a lot of boys wear theirs, squared off in the back and long at the front and sides. What does ponyboy end up doing for his english project answers. Impressions crossword puzzle gallery co teaching, teaching activities. The outsiders was written by a teenager about teenagers. A learning contract type setup allows students to choose from a number of options ranging from index trading cards to movie soundtracks, with the goal of earning 100 points.
Another reason the day is tinged with sadness is that the girls in my seventh grade class. Ponyboy tells a tragic talea tale of violence, of poverty, and of young men dying in the streets. Jan 1, 2015 free download of blank plot diagram for the outsiders anwser key for. Make sure you turn in all the pieces of your project for your final draft see below. A collection of downloadable worksheets, exercises and activities to teach the outsiders, shared by english language teachers. Read the guy next door completed from the story best wattpad books by tezhaswine. The book details the conflict between two rival gangs divided by their socioeconomic status. Neil griffiths top 10 books about outsiders art and.
Not only are there a plethora of characters in the book, but there are multiple examples of different types of characters too i. The outsiders is a novel of conflictsgreaser against soc, rich against poor, the desire for violence against the desire for reconciliation. The projects allow students to include their personal interests in. The outsiders is usually one of my students favorite books.
If there are any questions regarding these projects please be sure to discuss them with your teacher. Welcome to esl printables, the website where english language teachers exchange resources. Activitieshatchet bookthe hatchetbook projectsbook report projects. In lieu of a test, you will select one of the following options to complete a final project on the outsiders. Teacher note at the end of each lesson 25, students will complete a multilayer student choice project where students produce work based.
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