OUTSIDERS
Where is the setting of the Outsiders?
Tulsa, Oklahoma
When the author wants to give you information...
Inform
This point of view uses the key words YOU and YOUR
2nd person
What are context clues?
hints found in a sentence or paragraph that help you figure out the meaning of a word you don't know
What are the 3 main sentence types we learned this year?
simple, compound, complex
When the fire destroyed the church...
Is that man vs. man, man vs. nature, man vs. self, or man vs. society?
man vs. nature
when the author wants you to enjoy the writing...
entertain
This point of view uses the key words: I, ME, MY, WE, OURS
1st person
"Mya was nervous for the first day of school. She was an introvert, and it was hard
for her to make new friends.
What does introvert mean?
a shy person
What type of sentence is this?
I like to swim.
simple
Why did Ponyboy, Sodapop, and Darry live on their own?
Their parents died in a car crash
When author wants to convince you of something or make you do something...
Persuade
This point of view uses the key words: THEY, THEM, HE, SHE, HIM, HER, and PERSONAL NAMES
3rd person
It has been an extremely brutal summer with very hot temperatures."
What does brutal mean?
harsh
What type of sentence is this?
I want to go swimming, but it is raining outside.
compound
When Johnny kills bob...
Is that man vs. man, man vs. nature, man vs. self, or man vs. society?
man vs. man
"Many animals live in a pond. You can find fish, frogs, and lots of bugs in a pond. The water from the pond is fresh, not salty like the ocean."
What is the author's purpose in writing this?
(persuade, inform, or entertain)
to inform
John said he was going to the pumpkin patch with his family.
In what POV is this written?
3rd person
At the large buffet, there was a myriad of food options to choose from.
What does myriad mean?
large amount
What type of sentence combines two independent clauses with a COMMA and a FANBOY?
Compound sentence
Ponyboy's brothers' names are...
Sodapop and Darry
"Recess is a waste of time in the
school day. The students need to
be in the classroom learning
instead of outside playing.
Recess should be cut to only five
minutes a day, so the students
can get more learning done."
What is the author's purpose in writing this?
(persuade, inform, or entertain)
Persuade
What does the NARRATOR do?
tells the story
"You heard me! Leave her alone!", Dallas scowled for a second".
What does scowled mean?
an angry expression
What type of sentence is this?
Before you go swimming, you need to put sunscreen on.
Complex