Reading the Passage
What is the THEME of a story?
the message, moral or lesson
Who is the protagonist in The Outsiders?
Ponyboy Curtist
What is the family's last name?
Younger
Why is Junior considered a traitor by his community?
He left to Readan for a better education
Which 2 teachers are KIPP alumni?
Ms.Velazquez and Ms.Morales
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
Which character dies first in The Outsiders?
Bob
What does Walter think about his sister becoming a doctor?
What is Junior hiding from people in his new school?
That he is poor
Who was Ms.Alvarado's co-teacher before Ms.Preiss?
Ms.Mauro
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.
How did Johnny get injured?
The roof collapsed on the burning barn and fell on him
What is Walter's coping mechanism?
Drinking
What are 5 coping mechanisms discussed in this novel?
drinking, drugs, drawing, fighting/violence, bulimia, gambling
Which 7th grade teachers have been here the longest?
Ms.Alvarado and Ms.Velazquez
What does TPP stand for?
Topic, Purpose, Point of View
What does Johnny tell Ponyboy before he dies?
"Stay Gold"
What does Walter do with the money he is given?
Uses it all for the liquor store and then it gets stolen
How are all the deaths connected in this book?
All connect to drinking/alcohol
How many years have KIPP Infinity Middle been open?
19 years
What does SCCRT stand for?
setting, characters, conflict, resolution, and theme
What tragic event happens at the end of The Outsiders?
Darry gets murdered by the police
What does Mama leave with in the final scene of the book?
Her plant
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.
What did Ms.Alvarado teach before ELA?
Social Studies