Point of View
First person point of view, second person point of view, third person point of view
1. Persuade
2. Inform
3. Entertain
What is theme?
Theme is the moral or the lesson of the story!
How do you start a argument paragraph?
You always start your argument with a claim. You have a statement to make a position or opinion on a topic.
What are the names of at least four of the Greasers?
Ponyboy, Darry, Dally, Johnny, Soda, and/or Steve
Which point of view is this:
"I was walking to the grocery store with my friend Mary yesterday."
First person point of view
What is the purpose of this writing:
"A timeline showing important events from the American Civil War"
INFORM
Is this a theme or a summary?
Learning how to forgive is one of the hardest but most rewarding life experiences.
A theme of a story
Why is it important to proofread your writing before submitting it?
You have to make sure you are writing your sentences properly. (Proper capitalization, spelling AND punctuation)
What is the point of view of The Outsiders? Who is the narrator?
The narrator is Ponyboy.
Which point of view is this:
"You should brush your teeth with Crest Pronamel instead of Colgate. The Colgate will stain your teeth for at least two weeks."
Second person point of view
An internet ad telling you to click it for a free iPhone
PERSUADE
"A number of flies were attracted to a jar of honey which had been overturned in the bedroom. The flies placed their feet in it and ate greedily. Their feet however, became so smeared with honey that they could not use their wings. They couldn't release themselves and they were suffocated.
MULTIPLE ANSWERS
The flies died because they were greedy and became consumed/trapped by their greed.
- DON'T BE GREEDY
What should you write after your counterargument?
The whole point of writing a counterargument and a rebuttal is to prove that you are right! You've considered the other side of the argument and you are still more right than they are!
Who did Johnny kill and why?
He killed Bob, Cherry's boyfriend. Bob was stabbed because he was drowing Ponyboy in the fountain.
What are the different types of third person point of view?
third person limited, omniscient, and objective
What is the purpose of this writing:
"Shall I compare thee to a summer's day /Thou art more lovely and more temperate/ Rough winds do shake the darling buds of May/ Summers lease hath all too short a date."
ENTERTAIN
This is a famous poem by William Shakespeare.
What is the main difference between theme and a summary?
The theme is a universal lesson and the summary is what the story is about.
What do you write in your conclusion statement?
In your conclusion, you will restate your claim in a different way.
BONUS 200 points: Why did the Socs attack Ponyboy and Johnny?
The Socs dislike the Greasers because they are snobby. The Socs think the Greasers are dirty, low-class criminals.
They attacked the boys that night cause they were talking with Cherry and Marcia after the movie.
What type of third person point of view is this?
"The camera man waved his hand. Sarah stepped past the black curtain. The camera man asked Sarah to smile on the count of 3. Sarah did not feel like smiling. She felt like crying. "1, 2, 3!" said the camera man. Sarah managed to smile slightly while thinking of running to the bathroom immediately afterwards."
Third person limited.
We only know what Sarah is thinking. Not the camera man
What is the purpose of this writing:
"A novel about a young man who learns the importance of teamwork while climbing to the top of Mount Everest."
ENTERTAIN
What is one of the themes of The Outsiders by S.E Hinton. Give me one reason why that is the theme using evidence from the story.
MULTIPLE ANSWERS:
- tragedy
- friendship & family
- violence
- rich v.s poor.. etc
What is a counterargument?
A counterargument is when you consider the opposite side of your argument. You are considering the other person's point of view in your argument.
What happened at the church in Windrixville? Who rescued who?
Dally came to feed the boys: Johnny and Ponyboy. They came back and seen the church on fire. Since there were kids trapped inside, Ponyboy and Johnny climbed inside to rescue them! Then Dally climbed into the church to save Johnny.