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, The Outsiders

S. E. Hinton’s //The Outsiders// has come to be seen as a classic in young adult fiction. The novel was first published in 1967 and soon caused quite a stir. It was written by a teenager; that teenager was a girl, not a boy. It differed dramatically from other books then being written for young adult audiences, and it changed the nature of those novels forever. Today’s middle school and junior high students still love this novel, and they remember it fondly in high school when they hear about //Gone with the Wind// and //Great Expectations// and encounter Robert Frost’s “Nothing Gold Can Stay.” The novel involves rivalry between two classes of people, greasers and Socs (short for socials), who are essentially the haves and have-nots of society. Fighting is a way of life and a necessary skill for the young men in the story, and weapons are commonplace. Why does this story have such great appeal for young readers, most of whom do not belong to street-fighting gangs? One reason is probably that boys and girls alike are well aware of the various cliques that develop in schools, the bullying that often occurs, and the pain that is inflicted on those who are seen as outsiders. Furthermore, the novel presents the young greasers as multidimensional personalities, aching for love, fiercely loyal to each other, longing for beauty, and capable of heroism. Ponyboy, the narrator and protagonist, prides himself on his street-fighting skills, but he is also an A student who loves to read and idolizes his older brother, Sodapop. The oldest brother, Darry, left with many responsibilities because of the death of their parents, is torn between the demands of duty and love. Johnny Cade, the second youngest of the greasers, is easily victimized and suffers keenly because his parents have no real use for or interest in him.  Movie Guide   **Ba-Jillion Ways to Respond**    **Thursday, April 7(periods 1,2 & 8) /Monday, April 11 (periods 6-7) 2016 - The Allure of the Gang** Objectives: To learn how gang violence still exists in Chicago. SWBAT: Articulate the effects of gangs on personal identity Bell Ringer: Why do people join gangs? How does it help their personal identity? How might joining a gang hurt someone’s personal identity? Class Activities: Read and Discuss “The Allure of Gangs” Watch “Teen gang members on surging Chicago violence” Homework:
 * Common Core State Standards Covered During this Unit**
 * Periods 1, 2, and 8:**
 * Study for Super Vocabulary tomorrow!
 * Read Chapters 5/6 by Friday
 * Have Body Paragraph #2 written by Wednesday.
 * Answer the Reading Questions (below) for Chapter 3/4 by Wednesday on a separate sheet of paper.
 * Periods 6 and 7: **
 * Study for Super Vocabulary on Wednesday.
 * Read Chapters 5/6 by Friday
 * Have Body Paragraph #2 written by Wednesday.
 * Answer the Reading Questions (below) for Chapters 3/4 by Wednesday on a separate sheet of paper.

1. What does Cherry explain as the difference between the Socs and the greasers? 2. What happens when Pony comes home after his curfew? 3. Why does Johnny like it better when his father is hitting him? 4. Why does Johnny react so violently to the Socs? 5. What does Ponyboy mean when he says “Johnny and I understood each other without saying anything?” Have you ever had a relationship with someone who you understood, or who understood you, without having to say anything? Why is that important? 6. What types of conflict are used in these chapters? Explain
 * Reading Questions for Chapter 3/4: **
 * Reading Comprehension Questions **
 * Digging A Little Deeper Questions **
 * Literary Devices Questions **

media type="youtube" key="12FQ2YmPJnE" width="560" height="315" Objective: Assess 5 week vocabulary test (Super Vocabulary) Bell Ringer: None Activities: Homework Finish Questions for Chapters 3/4 - See Above (Due tomorrow)  Finish your Body Paragraph #2
 * Tuesday, April 12, 2016 (periods 1, 2 and 8) / Wednesday, April 13 (periods 6-7) **
 * Super Vocabulary Test

Powerpoint version **Wednesday, April 13 (Periods 1, 2, and 8) and Friday, April 15 (periods 6-7)**  Objectives: To identify how an author effectively uses dialogue, setting, and character SWBAT: Identify: the usage of slang and explain its purpose. Bell Ringer/Outsiders Journal: Are you the same on the inside as your are on the outside or do you project a "public identiy and maintain a "private" identity to yourself and your family? Explain. Activities:   Review Journal entry   Body Paragraph #3 Peer Edit   Facebook Assignment: Chapters 3/4 (2 Facebook sheets)   Homework:   Finish Facebook Assignment for Chapters 3/4    Thursday, April 14 - No Classes: Report Card Pick Up    Friday, April 15, 2016 (Periods 6-7: see above to Wednesday)   Objectives

Last year's material - Do not apply
 * Unit Map for //The Outsiders// (Subject to change at the discretion of the instructor)**
 * < May 11

-Anticipation Guide in groups -Intro to the Era
 * Pre-Reading **


 * Homework: **
 * Individual Reflection on Anticipation Guide **


 * Read Chapters 1-2 by Wednesday, May 13 **


 * First Journal Check Friday, May 15 **


 * Reading Response #1 Due Monday, May 18 ** ||< May 12

-Gang Violence in Chicago and Personal Identity
 * Pre-Reading **
 * - ** Modern-Day Gangs


 * Homework: **
 * Read Chapter 1-2 by Wednesday, May 13 ** ||< May 13

-Descriptions -Group Sharing -Dissect Chapters One and Two Exposition and Setting
 * The Greasers and The Socials **


 * Homework: **
 * Read Ch. 3-5 by Friday, May 15 **


 * Attribute Web for your greaser ** ||< May 14

-Independently, develop your own greaser group. -Choose a setting -Introduction to Narrative Project
 * Narrative Work **


 * Homework: **
 * Read Ch. 3-4 by Friday, May 15 **


 * Finish your "gang poster" by Monday, May 18**


 * Journal Check #1 Tomorrow** ||< May 15

-Dissect Chapters 1-4 (Rising Action and Conflict) -Selected Themes and Passages
 * The Conflict **


 * Homework: **
 * Read Ch. 5-6 by Monday, May 18 **

**Reading Response Due Monday, May 18** || BR:Code of Honor -Collaboratively develop enemy social group and a conflict that happens to them (Rising action sheet)
 * < May18
 * Narrative Work **


 * Homework: Read Chapters 7-8 by Wednesday, May 20 **


 * Second Journal Check on Friday, May 22 **

-The Functions of Setting Prezi
 * Reading Response #2 Due Tuesday, May 26 ** ||< May 19
 * Narrative Work **

-Summarize Chapter -Collaborative Case Studies (Finding Non-Violent Solutions)
 * Homework: **
 * Read Ch. 8-9 by Wednesday, May 20 ** ||< May 20
 * Is Violence the Answer? **


 * Homework: **
 * Read Ch. 9-10 by Friday, May 22 **


 * Finish Collaborative Case Study Work (if necessary) **

-Find non-violent solution to greaser/soc feud
 * Journal Check #2 Friday, May 22 ** ||< May 21
 * Is Violence the Answer? **

-Mini Lesson: Run-On Sentences


 * Homework: **
 * Finish Reading Book **

BR: Top 10 Problems of Teenagers
 * Reading Response #2 Due Tuesday, May 26** ||< May 22
 * Teen Suicide **

-Johnny’s Will to Live -Effect of Bullying on Johnny and You

-Persuasive Writing: Grading a Student Sample


 * Homework: **
 * Finish Reading Book **
 * Chap 11-12 **


 * Third Journal Check on Friday, May 29 **


 * Reading Response #3 Due Monday, June 1 ** ||
 * < May 25 Memorial Day ||< May 26
 * “Nothing Gold Can Stay” **

-Analysis of Frost's Poem with partner

-Persuasive Writing: Body Paragraphs and Conclusion ||< May 27 -Climax, Falling Action, and Resolution -Final Story Boards
 * Narrative Work **

-Persuasive Writing Tips


 * Final Narrative Due Friday, June 5 (Assignment Sheet and Rubric) **

-Ethos, Pathos, and Logos
 * Homework: **
 * Storyboard Assignment ** ||< May 28
 * Persuasive Writing **

**Homework:** **Third Journal Check Tomorrow**

-Introduction to Project (Description and Rubric) -Begin taking research notes with debate partner
 * Ethos, Pathos, and Logos Note-Taking Guide** ||< May 29
 * Debate Project Preparation **


 * Journal Due Today **
 * Homework: **


 * Reading Response #3 Due Monday, June 1**


 * Finalize Personal Research Note **** s ** ||
 * < June 1


 * Debate Project Preparation**

Finish Rough Draft of Persuasive Paper
 * Goal:**


 * Homework to turn in Wednesday: **
 * Research Notes **
 * Position Paper Rough Draft ** ||< June 2


 * No School-Parent Conference**

-Finalize Research Notes -Finish rough draft of paper ||< June 3
 * To do at home:**

-Finish writing final draft of position paper -Practice debating arguments with partner
 * Debate Project **
 * Preparation **


 * Homework: **
 * Final Draft--Position Paper **
 * Complete Debate Graphic Organizer ** ||< June 4

Thursday Debaters, Begin working on your reflection paper
 * Debate Day #1 **
 * Homework: **

Friday Debaters, Review position paper, debate point by debate point ||< June 5


 * Debate Day #2 **


 * Homework: **
 * Reflection Paper due on Tuesday after Spring Break for all debaters. ** ||

**//The Outsiders //**** Week One **

First Journal Check on Friday, May 15

Reading Response #1 Due on Monday, May 18

Objectives: To create your own Greaser gang. SWBAT: Use proper character description in order to create their own gang of four or five greasers. Bell Ringer: Illegal Create your own group of five (or more) greasers or create your own group of five (or more) socs. Begin describing each character using attribute webs. Class Activities: Create your own Greaser/Soc Gang on Individual Poster Board (A description of each character should be included on the poster board.) Homework: Read Chapters 3-4 by Friday, May 15
 * Thursday, May 14, 2015—Create Your Own Gang **

First Journal Check on Friday, May 15 Reading Response #1 Due on Monday, May 18 Finish your Greaser or Soc Gang Poster Board by Monday, May 18

Objectives: To identify how Hinton utilizes rising action and conflict in The Outsiders. Bell Ringer: Vocabulary Quiz / Chapter 3-5 Quiz Class Activity: Check Journals During Class Assignment Plot Work on Board: Rising Action and Conflict in The Outsiders (Rising Action Handout) Drive-In Movie Non-Fiction Documents Turn-In bellringers for the week Homework: Read Chapter 5-6 by Monday Second Journal Check on Friday, May 22 Reading Response #1 (BaJillion Ways) Due on Monday, May, 18 The Outsiders Week Two—May 18 - 22 ** Monday, May 18, 2015—Narrative Work ** Objectives: To understand the concept of rising action and to apply it to student work. SWBAT: Use rising action in their own narrative work. Bell Ringer: QuickWrite - Running Away Class Activities: • Code of Honor Discussion • Collect Reading Responses • With a partner, use the rising action sheet in order to create a story where your two gangs have a conflict Homework: Read Chapters 7-8 by Wednesday, May 20 Second Journal Check on Friday, May 22
 * Friday, May 15, 2015 **

Reading Response #2 Due on Tuesday, May 26



Objectives: To understand the functions of setting SWBAT: Utilize at least one of the functions of setting in their fiction narratives. Bell Ringer: QuckWrite - Hero Class Activities: Homework: Read Chapters 7-8 by Wednesday, May 20 Second Journal Check on Friday, May, 22
 * Tuesday, May 19, 2015 —Setting in Narrative **
 * Where does your greaser gang live? What is it like to live there? Write a paragraph description of the location or create an attribute web describing the location.
 * Functions of Setting Prezi
 * http://prezi.com/cgtgqzrxuk49/the-functions-of-setting/
 * Setting Graphic Organizer
 * Exit Slip: Which function of setting do you plan to use in your narrative piece? Why have you chosen to use setting in this manner?

Reading Response #2 Due on Tuesday, May 26 

Setting Video media type="youtube" key="UeaOkScooQI" width="560" height="315"

Objectives: To find non-violent solutions to potentially violent problems SWBAT: Critically analyze and evaluate situations in order to find non-violent resolution Bell Ringer: Reading Comprehension Check Activities: Homework: Finish your portfolio / Reader Response #2 Second Journal Check on Friday, May 22 Reading Response #2 Due on Tuesday, May 26
 * Wednesday, May 20, 2015 —Is violence the answer to our personal problems? Is violence the answer to problems in our community, nation, and world? **
 * Discussion: When is violence the answer?

Objectives: To develop a plan to settle the feud between the greasers/socs non-violentally. SWBAT: Analyze how to solve situations using the principles of non-violence. Bell Ringer: QuickWrite - Grammar Class Activities:
 * Thursday, May 21, 2015 **
 * Bell Ringer Review
 * Fragments, Fused Sentences, and Comma Splice PowerPoint
 * Student Writing Sample (What did the writer do well? What do they need to improve?)

Homework: Finish Reading Chapters 9-10 Reading Response #2 on May 26

Objective: Analyzing use of language; using evidence from novel to support written statements. SWBAT: Demonstrate their vocabulary acumen; analyze novel's slang; use in-text evidence. BR: Quick Write - Brothers and Sisters Class Activity Homework: Finish Poetry Portfolio / Finish Reading Response #2 for Tuesday, May 26 ** The Outsiders Week Three—May 25 - 29 **
 * Friday, May 22, 2015 (Super Vocabulary postponed until Thursday, May 28) **
 * Analyze slang
 * How does vernacular play a role in distinguishing who your "ingroup" is
 * "Is Violence the Answer" Worksheet

No School
 * Monday, May 25, 2015 - Happy Memorial Day **

Objectives: To understand why teens commit suicide and what can be done to prevent teen suicide. SWBAT: Identify teen suicide and bullying as two themes in The Outsiders. Bell Ringer: Create a list of the top ten problems faced by teenagers. Class Activities: Homework: Finish Reading Book (Chap. 11-12) by 5/28 Third Journal Check on Friday, May 29
 * Tuesday, May 26, 2015 - Theme: Teen Suicide and Bullying **
 * Collect Reading Response #2
 * Teen Suicide PowerPoint
 * For Discussion: How does bullying effect a teenager's personal identity?
 * Grading an Excellent Persuasive Essay

Reading Response #3 Due on Monday, June 1  

Objectives: To understand how Hinton uses Frost’s poem in order to reinforce a theme of the novel. SWBAT: Analyze “Nothing Gold Can Stay” by Robert Frost and connect the analysis to the novel Bell Ringer: Fused Sentences and Fragments in Student Writing Class Activities:
 * Wednesday, May 27, 2015 - Theme: “Nothing Gold Can Stay” **

Homework: Finish Reading Book by tomorrow Third Journal Check on Friday, May 29
 * Student Analysis of “Nothing Gold Can Stay”
 * Persuasive Writing: Body Paragraphs and Conclusions

Reading Response #3 Due on Monday, June 1

Objectives: To understand falling action, climax, and resolution. SWBAT: Identify falling action, climax, and resolution in The Outsiders and utilize these characteristics of a good narrative in our own writing Bell Ringer: Reading Comprehension Check (Climax, Falling Action, Resolution) Class Activities:
 * Thursday, May 28, 2015 - Climax and Resolution **
 * Plot Work on Board: Climax, Falling Action, Resolution
 * o Turn-In Plot Organization Map at end of class
 * Persuasive WritingStoryboard Assignment
 * Evaluating an Example
 * Tips for Writing Persuasive Essasy

Homework: Storyboard Assignment Due tomorrow Third Journal Check on Friday, May 29 Reading Response #3 Due on Monday, June 1 **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Storyboard Template (Crate a storyboard like the one below for your gang narrative.) ** <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; line-height: 0px; overflow: hidden;"> Objectives: To understand the different types of appeals in persuasive writing SWBAT: Identify how the three types of appeals are used in writing and in film. They will also be able to use the three types of persuasive appeals in their writing. Bell Ringer: You arrive home one hour after your curfew and your parent or guardian has decided that you should be grounded for a week as punishment. Try to persuade your parent or guardian to change his or her mind. Class Activities: Homework: Reading Response #3 Due on Monday, June 1 Final Gang Narrative Due Monday, June 8
 * Friday, May 29, 2015 - Persuasive Writing--Ethos, Pathos, and Logos **
 * Daily Journals Due Today **
 * Bellringer Discussion
 * Gang Narrative Project Introduction
 * Pathos, Ethos, Logos Note-Taking Guide (Watch Documentaries)

** The Outsiders Week Four - June 1-5 ** Objectives: To begin preparing for our final debate project SWBAT: Use the text in order to develop research notes which help them support their debate argument. Bellringer: Now that you have read the book, evaluate it. What did you like about it? What do you dislike about it? Give the book a number of stars, one being the minimum, five being the maximum. Class Activities: Homework: Finalize Research Notes for Wednesday, June 3 Final Gang Narrative Due Monday, June 8
 * Monday, June 1, 2015 - Debate Project Work Day 1 **
 * Read Yummy

Objective: Assess Reach Exam
 * Tuesday, June 2, 2015 **

Objectives: To begin preparing for our final debate project SWBAT: Use the text in order to develop research notes which help them support their debate argument. Bell Ringer: Class Activities: Collect Student Journals Homework: Continue Writing Rough Draft of Position Paper Final Gang Narrative Due Monday, June 8
 * Wednesday, June 3, 2015 - Debate Project Work Day 2 **
 * Collect Reading Response #3
 * Teen Suicide PowerPoint
 * Bullying Reflection Worksheet

Objectives: To continue to prepare for our debates on Thursday. SWBAT: Use their research notes in order to write position paper where they take a stand on a certain issue from The Outsiders Bell Ringer: What other stories does The Outsiders remind you of? Explain how they are similar. Class Activities: Homework: Final Draft of Position Paper Due Tomorrow at the end of class Final Gang Narrative Due Monday, June 8
 * Thursday, June 4, 2015 - Debate Project Work Day 3 **
 * Finish Rough Draft of Position Paper
 * Revise and Edit Rough Draft with Partner

Objectives: To continue to prepare for our debates on Tuesday and Wednesday SWBAT: Use their research notes in order to write position paper where they take a stand on a certain issue from The Outsiders Bell Ringer: Which character from The Outsiders impacted you the most? What emotions do you feel for that character? Does he/she remind you of someone else you know? Or yourself? Activities: Homework: Debate Graphic Organizer Final Gang Narrative Due Monday, June 8
 * Friday, June 5, 2015 - Debate Project Work Day 4 **
 * Review Debate Format for Thursday and Friday
 * Audience Evaluations
 * Debate Tips
 * Finish Writing Position Papers
 * Plan for Debates Point by Point

** The Outsiders Week Five June 8-9 ** Objectives: To complete half of our debates. SWBAT: Present their arguments in the debate format using standard English and using presentation skills. Bell Ringer: Gather with your debate partner and review your debate points for five minutes. Make sure you are prepared to debate. Class Activities: Homework: Debate Reflection Paper Due Friday, June 12
 * Tuesday, June 9, 2015 - The Great Debate! **
 * Debates

Objectives: To complete last of our debates. SWBAT: Present their arguments in the debate format using standard English and using presentation skills. Bell Ringer: Gather with your debate partner and review your debate points for five minutes. Make sure you are prepared to debate. Class Activities: Homework: Debate Reflection Paper Due Friday, June 12
 * Wednesday, June 10, 2015 - The Great Debate Take 2! **
 * Debates
 * Exit Slip: Partner Evaluations

<span style="display: block; height: 1px; left: 0px; overflow: hidden; position: absolute; top: 5502px; width: 1px;"> **Thursday, April 7, 2016 - The Allure of the Gang**Objectives: To learn how gang violence still exists in Chicago. SWBAT: Articulate the effects of gangs on personal identity Bell Ringer: Why do people join gangs? How does it help their personal identity? How might joining a gang hurt someone’s personal identity? Class Activities: Read and Discuss “The Allure of Gangs” Watch “Teen gang members on surging Chicago violence” Homework: Finish Reading Chapters 3/4 by Monday, 4/11 First Journal Check on Friday, 4/15 Reading Response #1 Due on Monday, 4/25 media type="youtube" key="12FQ2YmPJnE" width="560" height="315"

<span style="display: block; height: 1px; left: 0px; overflow: hidden; position: absolute; top: 7753px; width: 1px;"><span style="color: #4d4d4d; display: block; font-family: ff-dagny-web-pro,Arial,Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">**The Outsiders Daily Journal (Write for ten minutes each day on the prompts included here.)**


 * Project 1: Gang Narrative**


 * Project 2: //The Outsiders// Debate Project**