THE OUTSIDERS BY S.E. HINTON
Chapter Choices Charts and Assignments
CHAPTER CHOICES
Ch. 1-2
Character
Identities
Ch. 3-4
Perspective
Ch. 5-6
Divided
Communities
Ch. 7-8
Individuality
and Innocence
Ch. 9-10
Family
Ch.
11-12
Sacrifice and
Empathy
FINAL
CHOICE
Graphic
Character
Connection
Drawing
Multiple
Perspective
Illustration
Divided
Community
Illustration
Individuality
and Innocence
Illustration and
Comparison
Family Movie
Poster
Sacrifice or
Empathy
Town Diagram
or Board Game
Expressive
Character
Connection
Poem
Scene Re-Write
“Hair” Poem
Biography
Poem
Family “Word
Cloud” Collage
Sacrifice or
Empathy Poem
10 Diary
Entries
Reflective
Character
Connection
Short Essay
Compare/Contr
ast Greaser &
Soc
Perspectives
“Dear Abby”
Advice Column
Character Diary
Entry
Ponyboy and
YOU” Family
Comparison
Impactful Event
Journal Entry
Essay: What is
“Gold” to you?
Logical
Character
Identity Map
Perspective
Defense
Weighing the
Pros and Cons
Character
Twitter feed or
Facebook Page
Ponyboy and
YOU
Venn Diagram
Character
Interview
TV News
Report or
Editorial
Musical
Character
"Theme Song"
Perspective
Song
Divided
Communities
Song
Individuality
Song
Family Song
Sacrifice/
Empathy
Novel Song
Playlist
CHAPTER 1-2 CHARACTER CONNECTION
DRAWING
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DIRECTIONS
• Illustrate a picture of yourself next to a character from the novel.
• Include at least 3 characteristics that make you similar to or different from the
character of your choice.
• Title the drawing
• Cite the text evidence at the bottom of your drawing.
• Illustrations must be colored and demonstrate an effort to depict the similarities or
differences between you and the character.
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CHAPTER 1-2 CHARACTER CONNECTION
POEM
Which one of the characters in the novel do you connect with most? Why? Or, is there a
character who you feel is your exact opposite?
DIRECTIONS:
-Write a poem about your connection with one of the characters in the novel.
-Include at least 3 traits that you both share, or that make you opposites.
-Consider the elements of a poem(they often contain figurative language and a rhyme
scheme)
-Cite the text evidence of your chosen character’s traits at the end of the poem.
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CHAPTER 1-2 CHARACTER CONNECTION
SHORT ESSAY
Which one of the characters in the novel do you connect with most? Why? Or, is there a
character who you feel is your exact opposite?
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DIRECTIONS:
• Write a short essay response(3-5 paragraphs) about your connection with one of the
characters in the novel.
• Include at least 3 traits that you both share, or that make you opposites.
• Cite the text evidence of your chosen character’s traits.
• Follow the provided RUBRIC for exemplary writing
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CHAPTER 1-2 CHARACTER CONNECTION
IDENTITY MAP
Directions:
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1. Choose a character from The
Outsiders and write his or her name in the
center of this paper.
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2. Starting from the name and
working your way out, write words, phrases,
and anything else that defines the character
and his or her identity. Consider adding
illustrations, symbols and use color. Get
creative! Remember that identity can include
the activities he/she enjoys, his/her family,
his/her friends, the groups he/she belongs to,
his/her beliefs, and even how s/he dresses.
(Refer back to your own identity map if
needed.)
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3. Be sure to cite text evidence and
include at least 5 elements of your characters
identity.
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CHAPTER 1-2 CHARACTER CONNECTION
“THEME SONG”
DIRECTIONS:
• Title of song and name of the artist
• Minimum of one paragraph summary
• Explains how the song connects to the character of your choice
• Cites at least one quote from the book that supports your connection to the song
• Link to song or copy of lyrics
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Song choice is school appropriate with clean lyrics and no innuendos. Please get
your song approved before proceeding.
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CHAPTER 3-4 MULTIPLE PERSPECTIVE
ILLUSTRATION
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DIRECTIONS
• Illustrate a sunset from two perspectives.
• Title the drawing
• Caption with drawing with a quote from the reading that connects to this dual
perspective
• Illustrations must be colored and demonstrate an effort to depict the theme: Multiple
Perspectives
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CHAPTER 3-4 MULTIPLE PERSPECTIVE
SCENE REWRITE
This story is told from Ponyboy’s perspective. It’s almost like we are sitting in a room with him
when he tells us the story. This technique allows the reader to become intimately acquainted
with Ponyboy’s character and he shares with us his most private and personal feelings and
perspectives about the events and characters in the narrative.
DIRECTIONS:
-Re-write the scene from the drive-in movie from Dallas’ or Cherry’s perspective. (What do you
think was going through Cherry’s mind when she was being harassed by Dally? Or why was
Dally choosing to harass her?)
-Make sure that your scene matches the plot of the novel.
-Include plenty of details to connect the story to the readers and paint a picture of what’s
happening.
- See this RUBRIC for information about how the re-write is scored.
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CHAPTER 3-4 MULTIPLE PERSPECTIVE
COMPARE/CONTRAST
GREASER & SOC PERSPECTIVES
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DIRECTIONS
• Pick an event so far in the novel in which both the Greasers and the Socs are
present(Ponyboy walking home from the movies, the drive in etc.)
• Make a list to compare and contrast the perspectives of the Socs and the Greasers
in your chosen scene
• Include at least 3 perspectives from each side
• Cite at least 3 quotes from the novel
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CHAPTER 3-4 MULTIPLE PERSPECTIVE
“PERSPECTIVE DEFENSE”
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DIRECTIONS
• The novel is written from Ponyboy’s, a Greaser’s, perspective. Pick a scene from our
reading thus far and defend the actions of the Socs from their perspective
• Should be at least two(2) paragraphs
• Should include at least 3 quotes from the novel
• See this RUBRIC for information about exemplary writing.
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CHAPTER 3-4 MULTIPLE PERSPECTIVE
SONG CHOICE
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Directions
• Title of song and name of the artist
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Minimum of one paragraph summary
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Explains how the song connects to the theme of multiple perspectives
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Cites at least one quote from the book that supports your connection to the song
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Link to song or copy of lyrics
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Song choice is school appropriate with clean lyrics and no innuendos. Please get
your song approved before proceeding.
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CHAPTER 5-6 DIVIDED COMMUNITY
ILLUSTRATION
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DIRECTIONS
• Illustrate a scene from the novel that depicts the divided community
• Title the drawing
• Caption with drawing with a quote from the book, be sure to correctly cite the text
evidence.
• Illustrations must be colored and demonstrate an effort to depict the
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CHAPTER 5-6 DIVIDED COMMUNITY
"HAIR” POEM
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DIRECTIONS
• Choice 1: Hair is a very important element of being a Greaser. Write a poem about
the importance of dark, greased back hair in the 1950s. What did it symbolize? What
happens if someone cuts their hair off?
• Choice 2: Write a poem about something in TODAY’S culture that has a significance
similar to that of the Greaser’s hair in the novel.
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CHAPTER 5-6 DIVIDED COMMUNITY
“DEAR ABBY”
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DIRECTIONS
• Write a letter to the advice columnist, Abby, as if you were one of the characters in
the novel.
• Pick a problem that arises in the storyline and ask “Abby” for advice
• Pretend you are “Abby” and write a response, offering a solution to the novel
• Include at least one citation from the text
• The column should be at least one handwritten page or one half typed page
• - See this RUBRIC for information about exemplary writing.
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CHAPTER 5-6 DIVIDED COMMUNITY
PROS AND CONS
DIRECTIONS: Johnny must decide whether or not to turn himself in...
-List the reason FOR and the reasons AGAINST doing this.
-Cite at least one(1) PRO and one CON mentioned in the novel
-Include at least two(2) of your own reasons
-State which reason you think is the most compelling
-Explain the other alternatives Johnny might have had
-Argue whether or not Johnny made the right choice in 3-5 sentences.
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CHAPTER 5-6 DIVIDED COMMUNITY
SONG
DIRECTIONS:
• Title of song and name of the artist
• Minimum of one paragraph summary
• Explains how the song connects to the theme of DIVIDED COMMUNITIES
• Cites at least one quote from the book that supports your connection to the song
• Link to song or copy of lyrics
• Song choice is school appropriate with clean lyrics and no innuendos. Please
get your song approved before proceeding.
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CHAPTER 7-8 INDIVIDUALITY AND INNOCENCE
GRAPHIC
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DIRECTIONS
• Illustrate a scene from the novel that depicts the theme of individuality or innocence
• Title the drawing
• Caption with drawing with a quote from the book, be sure to correctly cite the text
evidence.
• Illustrations must be colored and demonstrate an effort to depict the
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CHAPTER 7-8 INDIVIDUALITY AND INNOCENCE
BIOGRAPHY POEM
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DIRECTIONS:
• Write a biographical poem of Ponyboy.
• Choice 1: Incorporate his struggle to be an individual within the Greasers
• Choice 2: Include ways that he has lost his innocence
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CHAPTER 7-8 INDIVIDUALITY AND INNOCENCE
DIARY ENTRY
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DIRECTIONS
• Write a diary entry from the perspective of a character of your choice
• The entry should be at least a page handwritten or a half page typed
• Include the themes INDIVIDUALITY and Loss of NNOCENCE in the entry
• Refer to a specific event that has occurred in the novel
• Cite at least 2 quotes from the text.
• See this RUBRIC for more information about exemplary writing
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CHAPTER 7-8 INDIVIDUALITY AND INNOCENCE
TWITTER FEED
DIRECTIONS
-Create a twitter feed of one of the characters detailing the events at the hospital
and leading up to the rumble.
-Include a picture(drawing or photo) of the character who is tweeting
-Include a short character bio
-Must have at least 5 tweets
-Must have at least two “re-tweets” or responses from other characters
-Must include at least 3 citations from the book
-Must include at least one statement about the individuality or loss of innocence for
the character who is tweeting
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CHAPTER 7-8 INDIVIDUALITY AND INNOCENCE
SONG
DIRECTIONS:
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Title of song and name of the artist
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Minimum of one paragraph summary
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Explains how the song connects to the theme of INDIVIDUALITY or INNOCENCE
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Cites at least one quote from the book that supports your connection to the song
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Link to song or copy of lyrics
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Song choice is school appropriate with clean lyrics and no innuendos. Please get
your song approved before proceeding.
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CHAPTER 9-10 FAMILY
GRAPHIC
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Illustrate a scene from the novel that depicts the theme of family
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Title the drawing
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Caption with drawing with a quote from the book, be sure to correctly cite the text
evidence.
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Illustrations must be colored and demonstrate an effort to depict the theme
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CHAPTER 9-10 FAMILY
WORD COLLAGE
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Directions:
• On a digital document or blank sheet of paper create a word cloud collage of words,
phrases, and quotes from The Outsiders that describes Ponyboy’s family.
• Include a minimum of 50 words
• The entire page should be covered
• Cite at least 3 quotes from the book.
• Should be eye-catching and neat
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CHAPTER 9-10 FAMILY
PONYBOY AND YOU
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DIRECTIONS
• Write a one page reflection comparing your family to Ponyboy’s family.
• What do your families have in common?
• What is different about them?
• Include at least five citations from the text
• See this RUBRIC for more information about exemplary writing
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CHAPTER 9-10 FAMILY
“PONYBOY AND YOU” VENN DIAGRAM
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DIRECTIONS
• Create a Venn Diagram of Ponyboy’s family and yours.
• Include the members of both families and detail what makes your families different
and what they have in common.
• Must include at least 5 text citations
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CHAPTER 9-10 FAMILY
SONG
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DIRECTIONS
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Title of song and name of the artist
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Minimum of one paragraph summary
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Explains how the song connects to the theme of FAMILY
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Cites at least one quote from the book that supports your connection to the song
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Link to song or copy of lyrics
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Song choice is school appropriate with clean lyrics and no innuendos. Please get
your song approved before proceeding.
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CHAPTER 11-12 SACRIFICE AND EMPATHY
GRAPHIC
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DIRECTIONS
• Illustrate a scene from the novel that depicts the theme of sacrifice and/or empathy
• Title the drawing
• Caption with drawing with a quote from the book, be sure to correctly cite the text
evidence.
• Illustrations must be colored and demonstrate an effort to depict the theme.
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CHAPTER 11-12 SACRIFICE AND EMPATHY
POEM
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DIRECTIONS
• Write a poem about a moment in the novel when one of the characters exemplifies
sacrifice or empathy.
• Include at least 1 citation
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CHAPTER 11-12 SACRIFICE AND EMPATHY
IMPACTFUL EVENT JOURNAL ENTRY
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DIRECTIONS
• Write a one-page journal entry about an impactful event in your life and compare it to
the events that happened in Ponyboy’s life.
Questions to consider:
Have you ever lost a dear friend or family member?
Has anyone ever made sacrifices for you?
Has there ever been a divide in your community, family, or group of friends?
See this RUBRIC for more information about exemplary writing
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CHAPTER 11-12 SACRIFICE AND EMPATHY
CHARACTER INTERVIEW
DIRECTIONS:
-Pretend you are a reporter conducting an interview with one of the Greasers
-Write a one page “Interview” including your questions and the Greaser’s answers
-Consider “asking questions” about
-Dally’s sacrifice
-Johnny’s sacrifice
-The feelings of the Greaser being interviewed
-Include at least 3 text citations
See this RUBRIC for more information about exemplary writing
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CHAPTER 11-12 SACRIFICE AND EMPATHY
SONG
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DIRECTIONS:
• Title of song and name of the artist
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Minimum of one paragraph summary
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Explains how the song connects to the themes of either SACRIFICE or EMPATHY
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Cites at least one quote from the book that supports your connection to the song
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Link to song or copy of lyrics
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Song choice is school appropriate with clean lyrics and no innuendos. Please get
your song approved before proceeding.
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FINAL GRAPHIC
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Cartoon strip, Children’s Book, or ZOOBURST
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Demonstrates an understanding of the chosen theme
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Includes no less than 10 slides, pages, or boxes if it is
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Each illustration is captioned
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Cites text evidence
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FINAL EXPRESSIVE
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10 Diary entries from the perspective of a character of your choice, detailing the events of
the novels and any reflections that character might have.
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Cites text evidence at the end of the document
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Follows the RUBRIC for style, conventions, focus, content, and organization
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FINAL REFLECTIVE
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Essay: What is “GOLD” to you?
Follows writing RUBRIC
Cites text evidence(at least 5)
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FINAL LOGICAL
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TV News Report or Editorial
CHOICES:
The Rumble
The Fire
Obituary for a character’s death
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OR Create a town diagram with text evidence
• Hard copy or digital
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FINAL PLAYLIST
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Create a playlist of
novel.
10 songs that would coincide with the themes and events of the
• Each song choice should include:
• Title of song and name of the artist
• A summary explaining how the song connects to the novel and its themes.
• At least one citation from the book that supports your connection to the song
• Link to song or copy of lyrics
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Song choice is school appropriate with clean lyrics and no innuendos. Please get
your song approved before proceeding.
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