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Unit 4
6th Grade
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Explain how S. E. Hinton begins to develop the narrator’s point of view in The Outsiders.
Book: The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton — Chapter 1
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How does Hinton develop the idea that the way others see him (and greasers in general) affects the way Ponyboy feels about himself? Provide two pieces of evidence from chapter 1 to support your answer, and be sure to explain your thinking.
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How does Hinton develop the idea that Ponyboy sees himself as different from other people around him? Provide two pieces of specific evidence from pages 1-2 of the text and explain your thinking.
How are the greasers and the Socs different from one another? What details does Hinton use to develop the reader’s understanding of these differences? Provide evidence from chapter one to support your answer.
How does Hinton use sensory details on pages 4-5 to draw the reader into Ponyboy’s internal world? Provide two examples from the text and explain your thinking.
What kind of person is Ponyboy? How do you know?
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Literary terms, text-based vocabulary, idioms and word parts to be taught with the text
grudge
n.
(p. 11)
a feeling of resentment based on something that happened in the past
point of view/perspective
1. a character’s opinion or feelings about a specific topic/idea/event 2. the "lens" through which a person sees and understands the world. This is usually influenced by aspects of their identity, beliefs, and life experiences
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Reading and/or task to be completed at home in preparation for the next lesson.
To ensure that students are prepared for the next lesson, have students complete the following reading for homework. Use guidance from the next lesson to identify any additional language or background support students may need while independently engaging with the text.
Book: The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton — Chapter 2
While reading, answer the following questions.
What is the setting of this chapter?
Who is Cherry Valance?
How does Cherry react to Dally? Why?
What story does Ponyboy tell Cherry?
Who attacked Johnny? What happened?
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RL.6.6 — Explain how an author develops the point of view of the narrator or speaker in a text.
Standards that are practiced daily but are not priority standards of the unit
L.6.1 — Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
L.6.1.e — Recognize variations from standard English in their own and others' writing and speaking, and identify and use strategies to improve expression in conventional language.
L.6.6 — Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.
RL.6.1 — Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
RL.6.2 — Determine a theme or central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments.
RL.6.4 — Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone.
RL.6.10 — By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, in the grades 6—8 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.
SL.6.1 — Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts, and issues, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly.
SL.6.6 — Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.
W.6.1 — Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
W.6.1.a — Introduce claim(s) and organize the reasons and evidence clearly.
W.6.1.b — Support claim(s) with clear reasons and relevant evidence, using credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text.
W.6.4 — Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
W.6.9 — Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
W.6.9.a — Apply grade 6 Reading standards to literature (e.g., "Compare and contrast texts in different forms or genres [e.g., stories and poems; historical novels and fantasy stories] in terms of their approaches to similar themes and topics").
W.6.10 — Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
Lesson 2
RL.6.6
Explain how specific sections of Chapter 2 fit into the overall structure of The Outsiders and develop the reader’s understanding of characters.
L.6.1 L.6.1.e RL.6.5
Explain how Hinton continues to develop Ponyboy’s point of view and identify how and why his point of view changes.
L.6.1 L.6.1.e RL.6.3 RL.6.6
Explain how specific scenes and lines of text fit into the overall structure of The Outsiders and move the plot forward.
RL.6.5
Compare and contrast setting elements and scenes from The Outsiders with the film version and describe the experience of viewing the film.
RL.6.7
Explain how Hinton continues to develop Ponyboy’s point of view, and identify how and why his point of view changes.
RL.6.3 RL.6.6
Determine the theme of “Nothing Gold Can Stay” and explain how poet Robert Frost uses literary devices to develop that theme.
L.6.5 RL.6.2 RL.6.4
Explain how Hinton develops different characters’ perspectives and analyze how and why characters’ perspectives change.
Explain how Hinton develops different characters’ perspectives and analyze how and why characters’ perspectives change in response to plot events.
Writing
Gather information and create an outline for a fictional diary entry written from Cherry Valance's perspective.
W.6.3 W.6.5
Draft a diary entry written from Cherry Valance's perspective, focusing on using precise words and descriptive language.
W.6.3
Explain how Hinton develops mood in significant scenes in this chapter, and how this chapter fits into the overall structure of The Outsiders.
RL.6.4 RL.6.5
Explain how Hinton develops Ponyboy’s point of view and his reactions to plot events.
Explain how Hinton develops Ponyboy’s perspective, and identify how and why his perspective has changed.
Identify characters' perspectives and explain how and why they change in Chapter 12 of The Outsiders.
RL.6.2
Compare and contrast scenes from The Outsiders with the film version and describe the experience of viewing the film.
Determine the meaning of unknown words in an informational article using context clues and Greek/Latin roots.
L.6.4 L.6.4.a L.6.4.b RI.6.4
Explain how poet Gwendolyn Brooks uses literary devices to develop tone and meaning in the poem, “We Real Cool.”
L.6.5 RL.6.4
Determine the meaning of unknown words through context clues, and then successfully use those words in their own writing.
L.6.4 L.6.4.a L.6.6 RI.6.4
Socratic Seminar
Engage in a Socratic Seminar with peers, responding directly to others by rephrasing and delineating arguments and posing clarifying questions.
SL.6.1 SL.6.1.d SL.6.3 SL.6.4
Unpack a writing prompt, study a mentor text, and begin to brainstorm ideas for narratives.
Create a plot outline for a sequel to The Outsiders.
RL.6.5 W.6.3 W.6.3.a W.6.5
Identify the features of a text's exposition and draft one exposition paragraph.
W.6.3 W.6.3.a W.6.3.b W.6.3.d W.6.5
Write four exposition paragraphs of a sequel to The Outsiders.
Assessment – 2 days
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