Vocabulary
What does "conflict" mean?
The problem in the story
Find evidence that shows that Dally is protective of Ponyboy
I felt out of things. I'll fight anyone anytime, but I don't like to. "I don't know if you ought to be in this rumble, Pony," Darry said slowly. Oh, no, I thought in fear. I've got to be in it. Right then the most important thing in my life was helping us whip the Socs. Don't let him make me stay home now. I've got to be in it.
On page 63 it says, "did you know you got your name in the paper for being a hero?"
What is the difference between poem 1 and poem 2?
The difference between poem 1 and poem 2 is that.....
What is the summary of the book, The Outsiders?
It is about kids who are in two gangs, the Soc and the Greasers. They constantly get in fights because they hate each other, mostly because one has money and the other doesn't. The main character is Ponyboy who is in the Greasers, and it's about his family, friends, and the fights that he's in.
What does "summarizing" or "summary" mean?
The main idea of what you read. The Who/What/Where/Why/When of the book
Find evidence that the man who offered Ponyboy a ride was kind.
"I hate to tell you this kiddo, the guy said, but you're bleeding all over my car seats. Ponyboy blinked - I am? "Your head." I looked at my hand and it was covered in blood. "Gosh mister, Im sorry," I said. "Don't worry about it. I've been through worse. What's your address? I'm not about to dump a hurt kid out on the streets this time of night." I told him - "thanks so much."
In chapter 3, it says Dallas was arguing with one of the nurses when we came in.
In chapter 3 it says, "Dallas was arguing with one of the nurses when we came in."
How does Sarah change throughout the story?
Sarah changes throughout the story by....
What does "evidence" mean?
Your proof
How did Dally react to Johnny's death? Find evidence.
"Johnny told me to stay gold" I remembered. What was he talking about? There was a silence. I don't think any of us had realized how bad off Johnny really had been. Soda made a funny noise and it looked like he was going to start crying. Suddenly I remembered Dally pounding on the wall. "Dally's gone," I said. He ran out like the devil was after him. He's gonna blow up. He couldn't take it." How can I take it? I wondered. Dally is toughter than I am. Why can I take it but Dally cant?
We know Tim Shepard likes to fight because on page 60 it says Only last week Tim Shepard had cracked three of Dally's ribs.
We know Tim Shepard likes to fight because on page 60 it says "Only last week Tim Shepard had cracked three of Dally's ribs."
Why do people think there is global warming?
People think there is global warming because....
What does "annotating" mean?
Taking notes when you read. The teacher might ask you a question to think about while you take notes.
In the book, an example of the socs looking nice is: "They wore light red jacketsand nice haircuts."
What does "summarizing" or "summary" mean?
Overall what has happened. The main idea. Who/What/Where/Why/When