The Outsiders By S.E. Hinton Mrs. Collins Block: ___________ Name: ___________________________________________________ The Outsiders
Writing Prompts: All 5 of these should be completed by the end of the unit.
Mrs. Collins will give you direction on when to complete each of these.
Writing Prompt #1 - Anticipation Guide Reaction.
Which statement from the anticipation guide triggered the most thought-provoking or
interesting discussion?
Writing Prompt #2 – Friends with a Character
S.E. Hinton provides vivid descriptions of each major character in the book. Which
character would you like to have as a friend? Why would they make a good friend for
you? Is there a character that you would avoid?
Writing Prompt #3 – Foreshadowing after Chapter 3
Foreshadowing refers to clues an author gives to suggest events that are going to happen
in the story. When Ponyboy says, “Things gotta get better, I figured. They couldn’t get
worse. I was wrong”; the reader knows trouble lies ahead. Predict what you think will
happen next. Use great detail.
Writing Prompt #4 – The road Ponyboy and Johnny took.
At this point, “Two roads diverged…” for Ponyboy and Johnny. Briefly explain what
happened to them. Then explain what “road” the boys decided to go down and why they
choose this “road”.
Writing Prompt #5 – “Nothing Gold Can Stay”
What did Robert Frost mean in “Nothing Gold Can Stay”? Explain your answer and try to
give original examples of your own.
Literary Terms Study Sheet – These will be on your test!
Plot – _________________________________________________
Setting – ______________________ & _______________________
Point of View – Who is telling you the story
A) 1st person - _______________________________________
B) 3rd person (Omniscient) - _____________________________
Foreshadowing – __________________________________________
Flashback – ______________________________________________
Moral – _________________________________________________
Protagonist + _____________________________________________
Antagonist – _____________________________________________
Climax – ________________________________________________
Theme – ________________________________________________
Irony – _________________________________________________
Conflict - _______________________________________________
Ex. __________ vs __________
__________ vs __________
__________ vs __________
Characterization – For each of the following characters write their
physical traits and personality traits. Each character speaks in the
novel, so feel free to add quotes that describe each character.
Meet the Greasers!
Physical Traits
Personality Traits
Ponyboy Curtis
Physical Traits
Personality Traits
Sodapop Curtis
Physical Traits
Personality Traits
Darry Curtis
Physical Traits
Physical Traits
Personality Traits
Steve Randle
Personality Traits
Two-Bit Mathews
Physical Traits
Personality Traits
Dally Winston
Physical Traits
Personality Traits
Johnny Cade
Meet the Socs!
Physical Traits
Personality Traits
Cherry Valance
Physical Traits
Personality Traits
Randy Adderson
Physical Traits
Personality Traits
Bob Sheldon
Chapter ______ Group Notes
Summarizer: Go over the main points of the chapter. Feel free to bullet list!
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Vocabulary Finder: Write down 3 new vocabulary words and their definition
1) ______________: ______________________________________________________
2) ______________: ______________________________________________________
3) ______________: ______________________________________________________
Question Writer: Record two questions from your group discussion and your answers below.
1) Question: _____________________________________________________________?
Answer: ________________________________________________________________
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2) Question: _____________________________________________________________?
Answer: ________________________________________________________________
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Story Mapper: Draw a story map or graphic organizer below to help keep track of the story.
Chapter ______ Group Notes
Summarizer: Go over the main points of the chapter. Feel free to bullet list!
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Vocabulary Finder: Write down 3 new vocabulary words and their definition
1) ______________: ______________________________________________________
2) ______________: ______________________________________________________
3) ______________: ______________________________________________________
Question Writer: Record two questions from your group discussion and your answers below.
1) Question: _____________________________________________________________?
Answer: ________________________________________________________________
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2) Question: _____________________________________________________________?
Answer: ________________________________________________________________
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Story Mapper: Draw a story map or graphic organizer below to help keep track of the story
Chapter ______ Group Notes
Summarizer: Go over the main points of the chapter. Feel free to bullet list!
_______________________________________________________________________
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Vocabulary Finder: Write down 3 new vocabulary words and their definition
1) ______________: ______________________________________________________
2) ______________: ______________________________________________________
3) ______________: ______________________________________________________
Question Writer: Record two questions from your group discussion and your answers below.
1) Question: _____________________________________________________________?
Answer: ________________________________________________________________
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2) Question: _____________________________________________________________?
Answer: ________________________________________________________________
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Story Mapper: Draw a story map or graphic organizer below to help keep track of the story
Chapter ______ Group Notes
Summarizer: Go over the main points of the chapter. Feel free to bullet list!
_______________________________________________________________________
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_______________________________________________________________________
Vocabulary Finder: Write down 3 new vocabulary words and their definition
1) ______________: ______________________________________________________
2) ______________: ______________________________________________________
3) ______________: ______________________________________________________
Question Writer: Record two questions from your group discussion and your answers below.
1) Question: _____________________________________________________________?
Answer: ________________________________________________________________
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2) Question: _____________________________________________________________?
Answer: ________________________________________________________________
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Story Mapper: Draw a story map or graphic organizer below to help keep track of the story
Chapter ______ Group Notes
Summarizer: Go over the main points of the chapter. Feel free to bullet list!
_______________________________________________________________________
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_______________________________________________________________________
Vocabulary Finder: Write down 3 new vocabulary words and their definition
1) ______________: ______________________________________________________
2) ______________: ______________________________________________________
3) ______________: ______________________________________________________
Question Writer: Record two questions from your group discussion and your answers below.
1) Question: _____________________________________________________________?
Answer: ________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
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2) Question: _____________________________________________________________?
Answer: ________________________________________________________________
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Story Mapper: Draw a story map or graphic organizer below to help keep track of the story
Chapter ______ Group Notes
Summarizer: Go over the main points of the chapter. Feel free to bullet list!
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
Vocabulary Finder: Write down 3 new vocabulary words and their definition
1) ______________: ______________________________________________________
2) ______________: ______________________________________________________
3) ______________: ______________________________________________________
Question Writer: Record two questions from your group discussion and your answers below.
1) Question: _____________________________________________________________?
Answer: ________________________________________________________________
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2) Question: _____________________________________________________________?
Answer: ________________________________________________________________
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Story Mapper: Draw a story map or graphic organizer below to help keep track of the story
Chapter ______ Group Notes
Summarizer: Go over the main points of the chapter. Feel free to bullet list!
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
Vocabulary Finder: Write down 3 new vocabulary words and their definition
1) ______________: ______________________________________________________
2) ______________: ______________________________________________________
3) ______________: ______________________________________________________
Question Writer: Record two questions from your group discussion and your answers below.
1) Question: _____________________________________________________________?
Answer: ________________________________________________________________
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2) Question: _____________________________________________________________?
Answer: ________________________________________________________________
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Story Mapper: Draw a story map or graphic organizer below to help keep track of the story
Chapter ______ Group Notes
Summarizer: Go over the main points of the chapter. Feel free to bullet list!
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
Vocabulary Finder: Write down 3 new vocabulary words and their definition
1) ______________: ______________________________________________________
2) ______________: ______________________________________________________
3) ______________: ______________________________________________________
Question Writer: Record two questions from your group discussion and your answers below.
1) Question: _____________________________________________________________?
Answer: ________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
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2) Question: _____________________________________________________________?
Answer: ________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
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Story Mapper: Draw a story map or graphic organizer below to help keep track of the story