Finding Connection: The Outsiders

Lesson 15
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ELA

Unit 4

6th Grade

Lesson 15 of 26

Objective


Explain how Hinton develops Ponyboy’s perspective, and identify how and why his perspective has changed.

Readings and Materials


  • Book: The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton  — Chapter 11

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Target Task


Writing Prompt

How has the experience of losing two friends affected Ponyboy? How does Hinton develop the reader’s understanding of Ponyboy’s state of mind in this chapter? Provide two pieces of textual evidence from this chapter to support your ideas.

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Key Questions


Close Read Questions

  • How does looking at Bob’s photo in the yearbook change Ponyboy’s perspective of him? Support your answer with two pieces of evidence from pages 161-162.

  • On page 162, Ponyboy describes how he thinks that some people see him and other greasers as “victims of environment” and deserve pity. How does he react to this idea? Why do you think he reacts this way? Explain your thinking.

  • How does Hinton develop the idea that Randy and Ponyboy lead very different lives? In what ways are their perspectives of the world different? Support your answer with two pieces of evidence from pages 164-165.

Discussion Questions

  • Ponyboy is a sensitive, thoughtful person. Do you think this is a strength or a weakness for him? In all situations?

Exit Ticket

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Vocabulary


Text-based

pity

n.

(p. 162)

the feeling of distress, sadness, and discomfort when witnessing someone else’s misery

Homework


  • The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton Chapter 12

While reading, answer the following questions.

  • What is the result of the hearing in front of the judge?

  • What assignment is Ponyboy given by his English teacher?

  • Why does Soda get upset with his brothers? How do they respond?

  • What does Ponyboy find in Johnny’s copy of Gone with the Wind?

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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.6.9
W.6.9.a
W.6.10
W.6.10
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