Reading the Passage
The Outsiders
A Raisin in the Sun
Absolutely True Diary of a Part time Indian
Do you know your teachers?
100

What is the THEME of a story?

the message, moral or lesson

100

Who is the protagonist in The Outsiders?

Ponyboy Curtist

100

What is the family's last name?

Younger

100

Why is Junior considered a traitor by his community?

He left to Readan for a better education

100

Which 2 teachers are KIPP alumni? 

Ms.Velazquez and Ms.Morales

200

What are at least 2 things you should do BEFORE reading each passage?

1. Read the directions 2. Read the questions you will have to answer. 3. Read the title of the article, story or poem 4. Read the subheadings 5. Look at any pictures and captions

200

Which character dies first in The Outsiders?

Bob

200

What does Walter think about his sister becoming a doctor?

He thinks she should shut up, get married, or be a nurse
200

What is Junior hiding from people in his new school?

That he is poor

200

Who was Ms.Alvarado's co-teacher before Ms.Preiss?

Ms.Mauro

300

True or False: you shouldn't chunk and code the passages as you read because it is distracting and wastes time

FALSE! You SHOULD annotate the text because it helps you better understand what you are reading and will help you answer the questions.  

300

How did Johnny get injured?

The roof collapsed on the burning barn and fell on him

300

What is Walter's coping mechanism?

Drinking

300

What are 5 coping mechanisms discussed in this novel?

drinking, drugs, drawing, fighting/violence, bulimia, gambling

 

300

Which 7th grade teachers have been here the longest?

Ms.Alvarado and Ms.Velazquez

400

What does TPP stand for? 

Topic, Purpose, Point of View

400

What does Johnny tell Ponyboy before he dies?

"Stay Gold"

400

What does Walter do with the money he is given?

Uses it all for the liquor store and then it gets stolen

400

How are all the deaths connected in this book?

All connect to drinking/alcohol

400

How many years have KIPP Infinity Middle been open?

19 years

500

What does SCCRT stand for?

setting, characters, conflict, resolution, and theme

500

What tragic event happens at the end of The Outsiders?

Darry gets murdered by the police

500

What does Mama leave with in the final scene of the book?

Her plant

500

What does Rowdy call Junior at the end of the book? How does Junior react?

A nomad because he's going places. This made Junior cry because he finally said something kind to him and accepted that he's going to Reardan. 

500

What did Ms.Alvarado teach before ELA?

Social Studies

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