Focus: The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton
Notes:
*Welcome Back!!! Hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season!!!
*Remember to complete WNB #12: Reflections on Short Stories - What you did well and what you would like to improve on in your next big piece of writing ; and WNB #13: What are the biggest issues facing teens today?
*We will be reading The Outsiders over the next few weeks. Students are responsible for checking a copy out from the Media Center and returning it upon completion of the unit.
*A suggested reading schedule will be provided. Students are welcome to read ahead in the novel. Audio versions of the novel available upon request.
Homework:
1) Find one piece of information on the author and bring to class on Thursday for discussion.
2) DUE FRIDAY:
Chapters 1-2 completed &
HOTSEAT QUESTIONS
WEDNESDAY:
*Check out books from Media Center
*Read author info. and introduction together
*Silent reading
THURSDAY:
*Share info. on S.E. Hinton - WORD MURAL!!!
*Predict plot of novel
*Web Graffiti Discussion - Mood and Symbolism
FRIDAY:
*Chapters 1-2 due - ENTRY TICKET
*Open Mind Activity
*HOTSEAT QUESTIONS
*Silent reading - Chapters 3 and 4 due for Monday
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