The Outsiders
“Well, it’s two in the morning, kiddo. Another hour and I would have had the police out after you. Where were you, Ponyboy?”
Darry Curtis- He said this to Pony because he was worried sick about Pony, but chose to show it in the wrong manner by hitting him.
“There isn’t any danger here, at this moment. But it’s coming. The field! It’s covered in blood!”
Fiver- His first premonition warns Hazel that humans will develop their home into a residential area. If they don't leave, they will die.
What does a narrative prompt involve?
Creating a fictional story with MANY paragraphs that includes narration, dialogue, and imagery. (Think back to the Outsiders writing assignment in which you chose to write from either Johnny's, Cherry's, or Soda's perspective.)
Combine these sentences while correcting the grammar.
shenandoah national park is known for its scenic skyline drive. The park is located in Virginia. The drive takes three hours to complete.
Located in Virginia, Shenandoah National Park's scenic Skyline Drive takes three hours to complete.
“A poor excuse for picking a man’s pocket every 25th of December! But I suppose you must have the whole day. Be here all the earlier the next morning!”
Scrooge- He states that Bob Cratchit is stealing from him by asking for Christmas Day off.
“So it doesn’t do any good, the fighting and the killing. It doesn’t prove a thing. Greasers will still be greasers and Socs will still be Socs.”
Randy- He is telling Ponyboy that the rumble won't change a thing between the Socs and Greasers = fighting is pointless.
“They all seem terribly sad. I can’t think why, when they’re so big and strong and have this beautiful warren. But they put me in mind of trees in November.”
Pipkin- Despite having all their basic needs met, Pipkin declares that Cowslip's warren is empty and dead inside.
What does an argumentative prompt involve?
An argumentative prompt will ask you to choose between two different scenarios and support your claim.
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sunsets and cacti combine to make saguaro national park a magical stop. The park is relatively small.
Sunsets and cacti combine to make the relatively small Saguaro National Park a magical stop.
“I wear the chain I forged in life. I made it link by link, and yard by yard. Is its pattern strange to you? Or would you know, you, Scrooge, the weight and length of the strong coil you bear yourself?”
Jacob Marley- The chain Marley wears is symbolic to show that he was greedy like Scrooge when he lived.
“Things are rough all over.”
Cherry- She told Ponyboy the major theme in the novel: people have issues no matter where they come from or how much money they have.
“I’m still alive, Fiver. So are all of us. You’ve bitten through a bigger peg than this one I’m dragging. Tell us what to do.”
Bigwig- He praises Fiver's ability to solve the riddle of Cowslip. Bigwig will be fiercely loyal to Fiver moving forward. He regrets being ugly towards Fiver.
What does R.E.E.L stand for, and when do you use it?
R= Reason
E= Evidence
E= Explantation
L= Link
- Use REEL to help you during an argumentative prompt in body paragraphs 1 and 2
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crater lake national park is home to the deepest lake in america. It is the only national park located in oregon
Crater Lake National Park is home to the deepest lake in America and is located in Oregon.
“Uncle may rail at Christmas till he dies. I think i shook him some with my visit yesterday. I refused to grow angry... no matter how nasty he became...”
Nephew Fred
“Our one rule, besides stick together, is Don’t get caught. He might get beat up, he might not. Either way, there’s not going to be any blood feud between our outfit and Shepard’s.” --- “He got caught. He pays up. No sweat.”
Two-Bit- He is telling Cherry the code of ethics that greasers follow --- loyalty, fairness, and justice.
“There was no need to go biting Hawkbit: he couldn’t have gone back if he’d tried. He and his friends would have seen that if they’d been allowed to talk for a bit. Now, they’ll think they’ve got to go on because he makes them. I want them to go on because they can see it’s the only thing to do.”
Hazel- Hazel's leadership qualities are on full display. He wants rabbits to join/follow him for the right reasons, not out of fear.
How many paragraphs is an argumentative essay?
5
Intro, B1, B2, Counter, Conclusion
Properly punctuate this dialogue:
Pony said hi cherry what are you doin' tonight
Pony said, "Hi, Cherry. What are you doin' tonight?"
What does juxtaposition mean?
Comparing and contrasting two things closely
“Stay gold, Ponyboy. Stay gold...”
Johnny Cade- He is urging Pony to keep being a good kid and not turn violent like Dally.
“You’re under arrest for spreading dissension and inciting to mutiny. You’re both to come with me.”
Captain Holly- He attempted to stop the rabbits from leaving the Sandleford warren. He accused Bigwig of inciting mutiny.
As many as it takes to tell the story --- many short paragraphs.
we must leave at once said fiver
"We must leave at once," said Fiver.
What does the word inference mean?
Making an educated guess