Outsider Identity!
Today’s Objectives:
*Understand theme of identity
*Determine difference between
individuality and group identity
Monday BW- “Tuff Time” journal
Write about your personal
identity and the group of friends
you identify with. Are you a
son/daughter? A student? A
friend? Basically, who are you
and what are you?
Student Leader: Please pass out Early Finisher Packets.
All students are to put this in your binder RINGS for your
early finisher activities.
Today’s Objective
• Identify the theme of the
Outsiders, identity.
• Determine the difference
between individuality and
group identity.
~Relate to the text~
Individuality vs. Group Identity
• Both the _________ and the ___________ sacrifice their
individuality to the styles and sentiments of their groups. Greasers,
for example, wear their hair long and oiled, and share a common
hostility toward the Socs.
• At the start of the novel, Ponyboy is a dedicated greaser even
though he knows that certain aspects of his personality make him
different from the rest of the gang. The gang provides him with too
great of a sense of safety and strength to even consider life outside
of it. But the events surrounding Bob's death cause Ponyboy to
think more deeply about who he wants to be, and his conversations
with Johnny, Cherry, and Randy lead him to reflect on the path his
life is taking. He begins to question the reasons for conflict between
Socs and greasers, and he thinks hard about the decision to
participate in the rumble. Ponyboy's willingness to enter friendships
with Socs signals the development of a distinct personal identity,
one that includes association with the greasers but excludes
First, let’s define.
Jot your thoughts to discuss in a minute.
Think about these definitions:
• Identity- Personal characteristics which make
you an individual, your unique personality
• Class- people grouped according to like
characteristics.
• Race- people united based on a common
history , nationality, or geographic location
“Jot Thoughts” on a Poster- 10 minutes
• Form 3 groups and separate quickly and
quietly to either the back of the room, by the
window, or by the front computers.
• Assign one writer, whisper ideas to each other
and the writer records them on your poster.
We will hang these up in the room.
• Back group- What does “individuality” mean
to you?
• Window group- Describe a “clique.”
• Front computers group- Describe a “gang.”
Back to seats
• Discuss with your partner:
What makes you unique?
(sport activity you participate in,
musical instruments)
Pass out 6 Facets and Rubric
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So, are you ready to earn an “A” this week???
An “A” will be assigned to projects that:
-are related to text and identity
-Show a great deal of effort
-Show a great deal of creativity
-have an oral presentation portion or record a
video using the flipcam
6 Facets – You vs Who?
• Explanation- Use PPT to create an iPhone message to help younger
students understand what is meant by individuality. Use PPT on computer!
• Discuss- What does the acceptance if individuals say about modern
society?
• Perspective-Write a newscast to compare/contrast Greasers to Socs.
See folder for handout!
• Reflect- Do you believe being a part of a group is ever a good thing? Do
you feel that you are more individualistic or do you feel the need to belong
to a group? How might you be an individual while being in a group?
• Imagine- S.E. Hinton was so bothered by the social issues of the 1960s
that she doesn’t even share her first name giving away her gender. How
might it have felt for S.E. Hinton to be a lady during a time period where
she saw so many social issues?
• Application- Create a skit based on an event from The Outsiders that
shows a character having difficulties in the face of identity, groups, or
cliques. See Folder for handout!
Flipcam Videos
• Take care of the camera. Be responsible and
respectful.
• If you would like to create a flipcam video, you need to
do the Perspective (Newscast) or Application (Skit).
• We will film on Wednesday in the library.
• You need to do the project AND make yourself cue
cards so you know what to say when the camera is on.
• Homework- “Tuff Time” Write a one page journal
about an event that has impacted your life.
Early Finishers:
Achieve3000, Links on our class website,
Vocabulary Flipbook, Silent Reading, Silent Writing
Tuesday BW- “Tuff Time” journal
• Finish the following statements.
• The best thing about me is…..
• The worst thing about me is….
• Share why you chose those best things and
worst things with a partner.
Today’s Objective
• I can distinguish the difference
between belonging to a group
and holding my own identity.
• I can use context clues to figure out
word meanings. (Teacher conference)
6 Facets Project
Special Early
Finisher ActivityCreate the
crossword
Puzzle for Thurs
HW
• 6 Facets Project
• Teacher conferences• vocabulary and edit writing, so bring your writing
folder when you come to see me.
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**Have your vocabulary cards ready to use for the
last 15 minutes of class. We will do an inside
outside circle activity on ch. 9 vocabulary. --Student leader please tell us when it is 15
minutes until the bell rings! (Thank you!)
Early Finishers:
Achieve3000, Links on our class website,
Vocabulary Flipbook, Silent Reading, Silent Writing
2nd Period
• Objective-
• I can explore self-identity and
enhance self-esteem.
• I can explore and write about
Ponyboy’s identity through
biography.
Ponyboy Biography
• Click on Ponyboy above for a quick clip!
• Partners or individuals will write a biography poem on looseleaf, write name on edit board, swap and edit another group’s
poem. When you get yours back, rewrite it with marker on a
poster, and hang on wall. Tip: Look through the book to find
your favorite Ponyboy quotes or events.
• We will conduct a gallery walk so that we can view each
other’s work. Group’s can share why they chose the ideas for
lines 4 through 10.
------------------------------------------------------------------------• Homework- Write a name identity poem for Ponyboy.
Early Finishers:
Achieve3000, Links on our class website,
Vocabulary Flipbook, Silent Reading, Silent Writing
Wednesday- No BW
• 1st period- Library to check in/out
books, Achieve 3000, and film any
newscasts or skits.
•Bring passwords, flip cams, and cue cards
for filming
2nd Pd BW“Tuff Time” journal
• How is each member of your family, including
yourself, unique and different? How do these
differences contribute to a stronger family?
How does your family influence you?
• Discuss Ponyboy Name Identity Poems- what
does it say about him?
• Anyone want to present their poem?
Today’s Objective-
•I can
demonstrate
understanding of
word meaning.
1. Vocabulary Quiz, Quiz, Trade
• Quiz a partner, get quizzed by a partner, then trade cards.
2. Stations:
• Teacher conferences-edit writing
• Achieve3000
• 6 Facets
Homework- Choose a famous person who you feel shares a similar
identity has the same values as you. Jot down those values and write
a paragraph explaining why the two of you have a similar identity.
Early Finishers:
Achieve3000, Links on our class website,
Vocabulary Flipbook, Silent Reading, Silent Writing
Thursday BW
Language Game
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Guess the meaning of 1960s language terms
A Gas _______________________
All show and no go ______________
Bad ______________________
Bag ______________________
Cruising ___________________
Deuce _____________________
Dude ______________________
Pad ________________________
Today’s Objective-
• I can participate in a
discussion by referring to
my finding using
descriptions, facts, details,
and examples.
Jigsaw Activity• After working with your
Facets, meet in cooperative
“Jigsaw Groups” to share and
hear from other students who
worked with different Facets.
Early Finishers:
Achieve3000, Links on our class website,
Vocabulary Flipbook, Silent Reading, Silent Writing
Homework
• Chapter Review Crossword
Puzzle
Friday- NO BW
• Today’s Objective- I can analyze main
idea/supporting details in information presented
in diverse formats.
• 1st Pd- Students will watch flipcam videos to
determine main idea/supporting details in
information presented. Students will discuss why
they chose this skit and why characters may have
reacted in certain ways. Influence of each family
in the skit?