1. The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton

2. Chapter 11 and 12: Evolution of Ponyboy 10 lines in 7 minutes
Post it: How would you describe the voice on page 162? Think of one adjective to share.
Exit slip: List events in this chapter that lead you to infer that Ponyboy is not okay?
After 12:
Evolution of Ponyboy
10 lines in 7 minutes
How has Ponyboy changed throughout the novel? What has he gained? What has he lost?

3. Conflicts: How are these conflicts resolved?
The Socs versus the Greasers
Darry versus Ponyboy
Society versus the Greasers
Ponyboy versus himself
Conflict
External
Internal
Describe the problem
 Socs and greasers fight
 Darry is hard on PB
Rough breaks, no opportunity, pre-judged
Identity; fitting in
Evidence from the text
38 - Greasers feel too much/ Socs feel too little
 After PB is jumped, Darry yells at him, “You don’t ever think…” (13)
 ”It ain’t fair that we have all the rough breaks.” (43)
-Is alone in chap 1
-Doesn’t like Dally’s crude behavior in 2
-Can’t fit in with Socs (Cherry won’t say “hi” in hall)
Reasons the conflict exists
Different values: aloof v emotional
Different class: haves/have nots
 Darry is worried about losing PB if he gets in trouble
 Society isn’t equal and fair; there are classes
PB is bright but his world is limited.

4. Whom would you choose to…
Spend an entire day with?
Keep a secret?
Back you up in a fight?
Help you with homework?
Give you advice about a problem?
Kick out of the group?
Teach you to drive?
Be your best friend?
Take on a family vacation?
Help you fix a flat tire?
Be on your team in gym class?
Adopt into your family?
Choices:
Ponyboy
Soda
Darry
Two-Bit
Steve
Dally
Johnny
Cherry
Randy

5. Round Robin Narrative
What happened to characters ten years later? It is a Friday and your assigned character has just woken up? Describe this day from the character’s point of view. Perhaps you will include info about where they work, whether they are happily married, if they have children, if and how they still interact with other characters.
Row A: Ponyboy
Row B: Darry
Row C: Soda
Row D: Randy
Row E: Cherry
Row F: Two-Bit

6. Test prep
Review study guide
Vocabulary game

7. Film Analysis Exit Slip
How does the film differ from the book in terms of characterization, plot, setting, symbolism, and theme? Do you think the movie is an adequate adaptation of the book? Why or why not?

8. Socratic Circle
Revenge versus Forgiveness