Outsiders
Who are Ponyboy's brothers?
Sodapop and Darry
What is a Memoir?
A personal narrative, often zooming in on specific memories.
Why do we use close-reading strategies?
To gain a deeper understanding of stories.
Where is Mr. Hirthe from?
Wisconsin, specifically Milwaukee
What is the only mammal that can fly?
A bat
What is a character trait?
An aspect of a character's personality, not just their physical appearance.
What graphic organizer did we use to compare the qualities of two memoirs?
Venn Diagram
What are protagonists and antagonists?
Protagonists are the main character of the story, and antagonists are whatever stands in opposition to that character.
What is one of Mr. Hirthe's favorite fictional universe?
Star Wars and/or Avatar
What is the biggest state in America?
Alaska
What's the cause of the conflict between the Socs and Greasers?
Multiple ways to answer: divisions caused by social class, different values/identity, different sides of town, cycles of violence, dehumanizing outside groups
Find the formatting mistake in this dialogue:
"His people are completely literal. Metaphors go over his head," Rocket Raccoon said, gesturing to Drax.
"Nothing goes over my head," Drax replied. My reflexes are too fast, I would catch it.
There should be quotation marks around "My reflexes are too fast, I would catch it."
What are 2 of the 4 types of conflict?
DOUBLE THE POINTS if you name all 4!
Person vs Person
Person vs Self
Person vs Nature
Person vs Society
What was Mr. Hirthe's memoir about?
My sister's car accident and recovery
How much is a baker's dozen?
13
Why does Ponyboy insist Johnny isn't dead?
He's experiencing the denial stage of grief, trying and failing to harden his emotions the same way Dally did.
Name two of the pre-writing strategies we used to brainstorm ideas for our memoirs.
DOUBLE THE POINTS if you can name all 4!
Strong Emotions
Firsts and Lasts
People that Matter
This I Believe
What's the difference between a prediction and an inference?
A prediction is about what will happen in the future, while an inference is figuring out why something is the way it is in the present/past.
What instruments does Mr. Hirthe play?
Saxophone and Keyboard
How many curves are in a standard paper clip?
3
What do the words "Stay gold, Ponyboy, stay gold" mean?
DOUBLE POINTS if you know the author of the poem it references.
Johnny is telling Ponyboy to hold onto his youth, innocence, and hope, referencing the golden dawn from the Robert Frost poem "Nothing Gold Can Stay."
DOUBLE THE POINTS if you can name all 5!
Sensory Details
Inner Thought and Dialogue
Transitions and Paragraphs
Lead that hints at what comes later
Concluding with a Life Lesson
What's the difference between a Main Idea and a Literary Theme?
A Main Idea is the topic a story is about, while a Literary Theme is the message, lesson, or moral the story is trying to teach us.
What's a band Mr. Hirthe has played in?
Soul Low and/or Paper Holland
How cute is Grogu (baby yoda)?
The cutest