Name: ____________________________ Period: ____
DUE DATE: __________

Instead of writing an essay on the novel, you are going to complete a project.

Below you will see a list of options, and you must pick 3 in a row.

Circle or Highlight the 3 options you complete.

Follow the directions in the options you choose.

Also follow the due dates below to help you organize your time.
Option 1 is due: ______________ Option 2 is due: _________ Option 3 is due: _____________
Newspaper Article
Pretend you are a reporter and write a newspaper article about a major event that happened in the novel. Make sure to discuss who, what, where, when, why, and how! Find direct quotes from the novel that you could use in your newspaper article as well.
Your article must be at least 4 paragraphs in length and contain at least 3 quotes.
MUST BE TYPED
Vocabulary Comic Strip
Create a comic strip using the vocabulary words from The Outsiders Ch. 1-12. Your comic strip must have the following details:
 at least 12 boxes
 at least 24 words
 at least 2 bubbles of dialogue per a box
 highlight each vocabulary word
 detailed illustrations that are in color
About the Author and Time Period
The author of The Outsiders is S.E. Hinton and the novel takes place in the 1960’s.

Write 2 paragraphs describing the author.

Write at least 2 paragraphs describing the time period and setting of the novel.
Make sure to research information and to paraphrase!
MUST BE TYPED
Vocabulary Quiz
Pick 28 words from The Outsiders Ch. 1-12 vocabulary lists and create your own quiz.
Your quiz must have all of the following details:

28 questions total

Definitions

Synonyms

Antonyms
 Fill-in the Blank Sentences
 Answer Key
Book Cover
Create a new book cover for the novel.
Your cover needs the following information:

Illustration that illustrates conflicts, themes, or major events in the novel

Title

Author

1 paragraph summary/synopsis about the novel (DO NOT give away major details!)
Stereotypes in the Novel
A major theme in the novel is stereotypes and how they impact teenagers.
Explain the major stereotypes that are evident in the novel.
Explain each stereotype, how it impacts the characters, and the conflicts that are created because of the stereotypes.
MUST BE TYPED
MUST BE TYPED
Comic Strip
Create a comic strip that illustrates a major event/conflict in the novel. Your comic strip must contain the following details:
 at least 8 boxes long

2 bubbles of dialogue per a box
 detailed illustrations that are in color
Stereotypes in Our World
A major theme in the novel is stereotypes and we discussed how stereotypes affect the characters in the novel and people in our world.

Find an article on stereotypes.

Read the article.
Write a summary discussing the main idea of the article.
MUST BE TYPED
Vocabulary Story
Pick 20 words The Outsiders Ch.1-12 vocabulary lists, and use the 20 words in a story. Highlight or underline each word.
Make sure to use the words correctly.
You can change the word if you would like. For example, “hysteric” was one of our words so you could use “hysterical.”
MUST BE TYPED

Name: ____________________________ Period: ____
DUE DATE: __________

Instead of writing an essay on the novel, you are going to complete a project.

Below you will see a list of options, and you must pick 3 in a row.

Circle or Highlight the 3 options you complete.

Follow the directions in the options you choose.

Also follow the due dates below to help you organize your time.
Option 1 is due: ______________ Option 2 is due: _________ Option 3 is due: _____________
Newspaper Article
Pretend you are a reporter and write a newspaper article about a major event that happened in the novel. Make sure to discuss who, what, where, when, why, and how! Find direct quotes from the novel that you could use in your newspaper article as well.
Your article must be at least 4 paragraphs in length.
Vocabulary Comic Strip
Create a comic strip using the vocabulary words from The Outsiders Ch. 1-12. Your comic strip must have the following details:
 at least 10 boxes
 at least 20 words
 at least 2 bubbles of dialogue per a box
 highlight each vocabulary word
 detailed illustrations that are in color
About the Author and Time Period
The author of The Outsiders is S.E. Hinton and the novel takes place in the 1960’s.

Write 2 paragraphs describing the author.

Write at least 2 paragraphs describing the time period and setting of the novel.
Make sure to research information and to paraphrase!
MUST BE TYPED MUST BE TYPED
Vocabulary Quiz
Pick 28 words from The Outsiders Ch. 1-12 vocabulary lists and create your own quiz.
Your quiz must have all of the following details:

28 questions total

Definitions
 Synonyms
 Fill-in the Blank Sentences

Answer Key
MUST BE TYPED
Book Cover
Create a new book cover for the novel.
Your cover needs the following information:
 Illustration that illustrates conflicts, themes, or major events in the novel

Title
 Author
 1 paragraph summary/synopsis about the novel (DO NOT give away major details!)
Stereotypes in the Novel
A major theme in the novel is stereotypes and how they impact teenagers.
Explain the major stereotypes that are evident in the novel.
Explain each stereotype, how it impacts the characters, and the conflicts that are created because of the stereotypes.
MUST BE TYPED
Comic Strip
Create a comic strip that illustrates a major event/conflict in the novel. Your comic strip must contain the following details:
 at least 8 boxes long
 2 bubbles of dialogue per a box
 detailed illustrations that are in color
Stereotypes in Our World
A major theme in the novel is stereotypes and we discussed how stereotypes affect the characters in the novel and people in our world.

Find an article on stereotypes.

Read the article.
Write a summary discussing the main idea of the article.
MUST BE TYPED
Vocabulary Sentences
Pick 20 words The Outsiders Ch.1-12 vocabulary lists, and write a sentence using each word. Highlight or underline each word.
Make sure to use the words correctly.
You can change the word if you would like. For example, “hysteric” was one of our words so you could use “hysterical.”
MUST BE TYPED

Name: ____________________________ Period: ____
DUE DATE: __________

Instead of writing an essay on the novel, you are going to complete a project.

Below you will see a list of options, and you must pick 3 in a row.

Circle or Highlight the 3 options you complete.

Follow the directions in the options you choose.

Also follow the due dates below to help you organize your time.
Option 1 is due: ______________ Option 2 is due: _________ Option 3 is due: _____________
Newspaper Article
Pretend you are a reporter and write a newspaper article about a major event that happened in the novel. Make sure to discuss who, what, where, when, why, and how! Find direct quotes from the novel that you could use in your newspaper article as well.
Your article must be at least 2 paragraphs in length.
MUST BE TYPED
Vocabulary Comic Strip
Create a comic strip using the vocabulary words from The Outsiders Ch. 1-12. Your comic strip must have the following details:
 at least 5 boxes
 at least 10 words
 at least 2 bubbles of dialogue per a box
 highlight each vocabulary word
 detailed illustrations that are in color
About the Author and Time Period
The author of The Outsiders is S.E. Hinton and the novel takes place in the 1960’s.

Write 1 paragraph describing the author.

Write at least 1 paragraph describing the time period and setting of the novel.
Make sure to research information and to paraphrase!
MUST BE TYPED
Vocabulary Quiz
Pick 18 words from The Outsiders Ch. 1-12 vocabulary lists and create your own quiz.
Your quiz must have all of the following details:

18 questions total

Definitions
 Synonyms
 Answer Key
MUST BE TYPED
Comic Strip
Create a comic strip that illustrates a major event/conflict in the novel. Your comic strip must contain the following details:
 at least 6 boxes long

2 bubbles of dialogue per a box
 detailed illustrations that are in color
Book Cover
Create a new book cover for the novel.
Your cover needs the following information:
 Illustration that illustrates conflicts, themes, or major events in the novel

Title
 Author
 1 paragraph summary/synopsis about the novel (DO NOT give away major details!)
Stereotypes in Our World
A major theme in the novel is stereotypes and we discussed how stereotypes affect the characters in the novel and people in our world.

Find an article on stereotypes.


Read the article.
Write a summary discussing the main idea of the article.
MUST BE TYPED
Stereotypes in the Novel
A major theme in the novel is stereotypes and how they impact teenagers.
Explain the major stereotypes that are evident in the novel.
Explain each stereotype, how it impacts the characters, and the conflicts that are created because of the stereotypes.
MUST BE TYPED
Vocabulary Sentences
Pick 20 words The Outsiders Ch.1-12 vocabulary lists, and write a sentence using each word. Highlight or underline each word.
Make sure to use the words correctly.
You can change the word if you would like. For example, “hysteric” was one of our words so you could use “hysterical.”
MUST BE TYPED

The Outsiders Final Project Rubrics
Newspaper, About the Author, Stereotypes in Our World, Stereotypes in the Novel Rubric, Vocabulary Story
4
 completes all sections of the assignment
(100%-
90%)
 uses proper spelling, grammar, and sentence structure consistently with few if not any errors
 content is relevant and detailed
 transitional words and phrases are used numerous times, are used correctly, and are varied
3
(89%-80%)
2
(79%-70%)
1
(69%-60%)
0
(59%-0%)
 paraphrasing and direct quotes are used when needed
 vocabulary words are used correctly if needed
 the assignment is typed
 completes almost all sections of the assignment
 uses proper spelling, grammar, and sentence structure most of the time with a few errors
 content is relevant and somewhat detailed
 transitional words and phrases are used, are used correctly, and are varied
 paraphrasing and direct quotes are used when needed
 vocabulary words are used correctly if needed
 the assignment is typed
 completes most sections of the assignment
 uses proper spelling, grammar, and sentence structure most of the time with a some errors
 content is relevant but needs more explanation and detail
 transitional words and phrases are used correctly but are not varied
 paraphrasing and direct quotes are attempted when needed
 most of the vocabulary words are used correctly if needed
 the assignment is typed/not typed
 completes some sections of the assignment
 uses proper spelling, grammar, and sentence structure sometimes, but there are numerous errors
 content is somewhat relevant but needs more explanation and detail
 transitional words and phrases are not used or used incorrectly
 paraphrasing and direct quotes are not used/plagiarism
 vocabulary words are used incorrectly if needed
 the assignment is typed / not typed
 completes almost no sections of the assignment
 there are some many grammatical errors that the assignment is difficult to comprehend
 content is off topic
 transitional words and phrases are not used or used incorrectly
 paraphrasing and direct quotes are not used/plagiarism
 vocabulary words are used incorrectly if needed
 the assignment is typed / not typed
4
(100%-
90%)
3
(89%-80%)
2
(79%-70%)
1
(69%-60%)
0
(59%-50%)
Comic Strip, Vocabulary Comic Strip, Vocabulary Quiz, Book Cover
 completes all parts of the assignment
 vocabulary words are used correctly if needed
 pictures are detailed and colored in
 content is relevant and detailed
 transitional words and phrases are used numerous times, are used correctly, and are varied
 paraphrasing is used when needed
 completes almost all parts of the assignment
 vocabulary words are used correctly if needed
 pictures are detailed and colored in
 content is relevant and detailed
 transitional words and phrases are correctly and are varied
 paraphrasing is used when needed
 completes most parts of the assignment
 most vocabulary words are used correctly if needed
 pictures are detailed and may not be colored
 content is somewhat relevant and detailed
 transitional words and phrases are used correctly
 paraphrasing is attempted
 completes some parts of the assignment
 most vocabulary words are used incorrectly
 pictures are somewhat detailed and may not be in color
 content is somewhat relevant and somewhat detailed
 transitional words and phrases are not used
 paraphrasing is attempted/plagiarism
 completes some parts of the assignment
 most vocabulary words are used incorrectly
 pictures are missing and may not be in color
 off topic
 transitional words and phrases are not used
 paraphrasing is not evident/plagiarism