The Outsiders (Novel)
(Due: Tuesday, May 17th)
(A) Read CHAPTER 1
(B) In your Language Notebook, answer the following questions:
- Name the two things that Ponyboy had in his mind at the beginning of the book.
- Describe Ponyboy Curtis, ie: how he looks, his family, age, etc.
- What is the difference between a Greaser and a Soc?
- Why are Ponyboy, Soda, and Darry forced to behave?
- What happened to Ponyboy after he left the theatre? Describe.
- List and describe the other members of the gang, Darry’s gang.
(Due: Wednesday, May 18th)
(A) Read CHAPTER 2
(B) In your Language Notebook, write a summary of the chapter. Be sure to include the following information:
- new characters with a description(s) of that character
- setting(s): new places mentioned in the story
- narrative: keep in mind that when you're summarizing, you are telling a story to someone...keep it simple but also make sure that you don't miss any important details
