The Outsiders
Resources & Activities
Essential Question:
How are our identities shaped by external factors?
Who is S.E. Hinton?
New York Times Article "An Outsider, Out of the Shadows"
S.E. Hinton wrote The Outsiders when just 17, and was extremely influenced by real life while growing up in Tulsa, OK. As you view this video, create an attribute web in your notebook about S.E. Hinton.
Characterization - S.T.E.A.L.
Authors use direct and indirect characterization to reveal aspects of a character's personality and traits.
Unlocking a Character Activity -
Rubric - ChaRACTERIZATION:
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The 1960s
Life in the 1960s, when The Outsiders, took place was very different than life today. As you view this video, create an attribute web in your notebook about the 1960s.
Analyzing Dialogue
Dialogue is used to propel the action and move the story forward, to reveal character traits and emotions, and to impart important information. What does the dialogue in this clip reveal about Woody and Jessie in Toy Story 2?"
Analyzing Dialogue Activity -
Rubric - Final Project:
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