Finding Connection: The Outsiders

Lesson 10
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ELA

Unit 4

6th Grade

Lesson 10 of 26

Objective


Explain how Hinton develops different characters’ perspectives and analyze how and why characters’ perspectives change in response to plot events.

Readings and Materials


  • Book: The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton  — Chapter 8

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Target Task


Writing Prompt

How does the author develop the idea that Ponyboy’s perspective on Socs has and has not changed since the beginning of the text? Provide two pieces of evidence from pages 128-130 that demonstrate how Hinton develops his conflicted point of view, and explain your thinking.

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Key Questions


Close Read Questions

  • How is the relationship that Johnny has with his parents different from the relationship he has with the greasers? How does Hinton develop this difference between these relationships? 

  • How has Ponyboy’s perspective on Dally changed? How does Hinton demonstrate this change in perspective? Provide two pieces of evidence from pages 124-125.

Discussion Questions

  • On page 126, Ponyboy and Two-Bit say, “You know, the only thing that keeps Darry from bein’ a Soc is us.” What does he mean by this?

  • What examples of foreshadowing can you find in this chapter? What do you predict will happen in the next chapter?

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Homework


  • The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton Chapter 9

While reading, answer the following questions.

  • How are the greasers feeling as they prepare for the rumble? How do you know?

  • Who "wins" the rumble?

  • Where do Dally and Ponyboy go after the rumble is over?

  • What happens at the end of this chapter?

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Common Core Standards


  • 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.

Supporting Standards

L.6.6
RL.6.1
RL.6.2
RL.6.4
RL.6.10
SL.6.1
SL.6.6
W.6.1
W.6.1.a
W.6.1.b
W.6.4
W.6.9
W.6.9.a
W.6.10
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