NOvember 23, 2015

Group One

1.  What additional problem did the three brothers face after Pony's return?

2. Why did Randy want to talk to Pony?


Group Two

1.  What additional problem did the three brothers face after Pony's return?

2. Why did Randy want to talk to Pony?

3.  Why wouldn't Cherry go visit Johnny?

 

Group Three

1.  What additional problem did the three brothers face after Pony's return?

2. Why did Randy want to talk to Pony?

3.  Why wouldn't Cherry go visit Johnny?

4.  How do we know Dally felt at least partially responsible for Johnny's fate?

 

November 20, 2015

Group One

1.What did Johnny announce after his fifth barbecue sandwich?

group Two

1.What did Johnny announce after his fifth barbecue sandwich?

2. Describe Johnny's relationship with his parents.

Group Three

1.What did Johnny announce after his fifth barbecue sandwich?

2. Describe Johnny's relationship with his parents.

3. What happened when Johnny, Pony and Dally returned to the church?

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November 19, 2015

Group One

1. Why was Pony upset about getting a haircut?

 

 

Group Two

 

 

1. Why was Pony upset about getting a haircut?

 

2. What was Johnny's favorite part of Gone with the Wind? Of whom did it remind him?

 

 

Group Three

 

 

1. Why was Pony upset about getting a haircut?

 

2. What was Johnny's favorite part of Gone with the Wind? Of whom did it remind him?

 

3.  When Dally finally arrives at the church, what news does he bring?




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November 18, 2015

Group One

1.  What happened to Johnny and Ponyboy at the park?

Group Two

1.  What happened to Johnny and Ponyboy at the park?

2. To whom do Johnny and Pony turn for help after Johnny killed Bob? Why

Group Three

1.  What happened to Johnny and Ponyboy at the park?

2. To whom do Johnny and Pony turn for help after Johnny killed Bob? Why

 

3.  Why did Johnny and Pony go to Jay's Mountain?

 

 

 

 

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November 17, 2015

Group One

1.  Pony was somewhat surprised that he was getting along with Cherry and Marcia. Why?

2.  What does Cherry tell Ponyboy about the Socs?



Group Two

1.  Pony was somewhat surprised that he was getting along with Cherry and Marcia. Why?

2.  What does Cherry tell Ponyboy about the Socs?


3. After talking with Cherry, what reason does Pony finally give for the separation between Greasers and Socs?


Group Three

1.  Pony was somewhat surprised that he was getting along with Cherry and Marcia. Why?

2.  What does Cherry tell Ponyboy about the Socs?


3. After talking with Cherry, what reason does Pony finally give for the separation between Greasers and Socs?   4. Why didn't the Socs and Greasers fight during their first encounter after the movie?

 

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November 16, 2015

Group One

1.  How do the boys get into the Nightly Double?   Who do they choose to do that?
2.  Who does Dally use vulgar and abrasive language with the girls at the movies?


Group Two


1.  How do the boys get into the Nightly Double?   Who do they choose to do that?
2.  Who does Dally use vulgar and abrasive language with the girls at the movies?\
3.  How do the girls respond to the insults?  From their reactions, what can you conclude about their personalities?


Group Three

1.  How do the boys get into the Nightly Double?   Who do they choose to do that?
2.  Who does Dally use vulgar and abrasive language with the girls at the movies?\
3.  How do the girls respond to the insults?  From their reactions, what can you conclude about their personalities?
4.  Why is pony boy uncomfortable about Dally's behavior?



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November 13, 2015

 

Group One

 

Finish the following statements:

 

1.  best thing about me is …, and the worst thing about me is …?

 

 

Group Two

 

Finish the following statements:

 

1.  best thing about me is …, and the worst thing about me is …?

 

2.  Explain why you chose those best things and worst things

 

 

Group Three

1.  write biography poem for Ponyboy

 

 

 

 

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November 12, 2015

ALL GROUPS

write about a famous person with similar identity and values.

explain how and why you feel you have a similar identity and similar values.

 

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November 10, 2015

Group One and Two

 

Chapter 4-6

 

 

1.  Why is it important that the Soc that beat up Johnny originally is the same boy who Johnny kills?

2.  Why is cutting their hair such a big deal to Johnny and Ponyboy?

Group Three

1.  Why is it important that the Soc that beat up Johnny originally is the same boy who Johnny kills?

2.  Why is cutting their hair such a big deal to Johnny and Ponyboy?

 

Chapters 7–8

3.  Why does Randy say that Bob really wanted someone to tell him “no” occasionally?

4.  Why doesn’t Two-Bit understand Pony’s concerns about the fight?



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Chapters 7–8

Why does Randy say that Bob really wanted someone to tell him “no” occasionally?

Why doesn’t Two-Bit understand Pony’s concerns about the fight?


 

November 9, 2015

 

Group One

 

Chapters 1–3

  

1.  Where do Ponyboy and his friends and family come from, socially?

2.  Why are Ponyboy and Johnny embarrassed when Dally is rude to the Soc girls?

Group Two

1.  Where do Ponyboy and his friends and family come from, socially?

2.  Why are Ponyboy and Johnny embarrassed when Dally is rude to the Soc girls?

 

3. What do you think it takes to make someone a hero?

Group Three

1.  Where do Ponyboy and his friends and family come from, socially?

2.  Why are Ponyboy and Johnny embarrassed when Dally is rude to the Soc girls?

3. What do you think it takes to make someone a hero?

4.  What is your definition of an “outsider?”




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November 4, 2015

Answer these questions to begin thinking about themes and ideas that will show up in the book.

Group One

 

1. Do you have friends whose social, ethnic, or economic backgrounds differ from yours? How do these conditions affect your relationship?

Group Two

 

1. Do you have friends whose social, ethnic, or economic backgrounds differ from yours? How do these conditions affect your relationship?

2. To what extent does a person’s environment determine their success and happiness? Is it possible to overcome your environment?  If so, how?

 

 

Group Three

 

1. Do you have friends whose social, ethnic, or economic backgrounds differ from yours? How do these conditions affect your relationship?

2. To what extent does a person’s environment determine their success and happiness? Is it possible to overcome your environment?  If so, how?

 

3. How is a gang like a social club? How is it like a family?

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November 2, 2015

Today we talked about S. E. Hinton and were introduced to Pony Boy.
Review Quiz: 

 Why does S.E. Hinton use initials instead of the full name? 

How old is the author when the book was published?


 For Homework: All Levels

In the Outsiders there are two social groups:  The Socs and The Greasers.

Why do you think the two groups are not like each other?














Which group would you rather be with?