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Transformative Writing
Reflective Commentary and Exam Details
100

According to Randy, which word did Bob never hear from his parents?

No

100

From what point of view is the story told?

First person = Ponyboy

100

Said by Johnny Cade to Ponyboy before he dies

"Stay Gold Ponyboy, Stay Gold"

100

Who is the youngest member of the greasers?

Ponyboy

100

The Personal form of writing 

Writing to REFLECT
100

Discussed during FORM element of the FLAPC

The Type of Writing you produce 

200

What is the book that Pony and Johnny read while hiding out?

Gone With the Wind

200

What causes the Socs to attack the boys at the park?

Pony and Johnny were with Cherry and Marcia and their boyfriends (Bob and Randy) were jealous

200

What causes Johnny the most pain in life? 

Feeling unwanted and unloved by parents

200

What is Johnny's full name?

Johnny Cade

200

An Example of the Creative or EXPRESS form of Writing 

A Short Story (will accept other answers) 

200

Where is the Exam taking place?

Eblock

300

What happened to Ponyboy's parents? 

They died in a car crash.

300

Where do Dally, Johnny, and Ponyboy meet Cherry and Marcia?

The drive-in.

300

Dally reveals he started carrying this, but only as a bluff.

A gun (heater)

300

What is the name of the town Johnny and Ponyboy get on the train to? 

Windrixville

300
The author of 'How to Be Chinese' 

Celeste Ng 

300

Discussed during AUDIENCE element of the FLAPC

The target audience or readers who would enjoy your writing the most. 

400

What is the reason Darry never went to college? 

He got a job to support Soda and Ponyboy.

400

What does Cherry tell Ponyboy about the Socs that he has a hard time believing?

That is despite their social class, the Socs have it rough too

Cherry states "things are rough all over."

400

This man was supposedly too fat to fit through the window of the church

Jerry Wood

400

Johnny was charged with the crime of...

Manslaughter

400

Treasure and acknowledging that everyone values different things. 

What is a theme of 'Treasure of Lemon Brown' 

400

Monday the 15th of June 2026

The date of the English exam

500

What is the underlying source of conflict between the Socs and the Greasers?

Social Class differences.  The Socs are popular and have more money (Blue Mustang, Madras Shirts).


500

What do Cherry and Ponyboy think is the real difference between the Socs and Greasers?

That Socs don't feel anything, and Greasers feel too much.

500

What causes Ponyboy to run away from home?

Darry slaps Ponyboy in the middle of an argument.

500

Names of the two feuding groups in The Outsiders.

Greasers and Socs.

500

The name of an Artificially Intelligent Android who is a member of the 'Starfleet' 

Who is 'Data'? 

500

Discussed during CONTEXT element of the FLAPC

How your writing connects to the original writing piece and the writing prompt 

600

Which Greaser has been going to jail since the age of 10?

Dally

600

What is Dally's real name (first and last)?

Dallas Winston

600

In what decade does The Outsiders take place?

The 1960s

600

Which Greaser has eyes like ice?

Darry

600

The Purpose of the Transformative Writing Unit 

To TRANSFORM the ideas and themes of an original text into your own original writing piece 

600

Discussed during PURPOSE element of the FLAPC

The intention or message of your writing piece. Why did you write?

700

What two things did Dally give to Ponyboy and Johnny when they came to find him at Buck Merrill's house?

A gun and $50 (money).

700

What does it mean to be 'tuff'?

Cool, nice

700

Who is Bob Sheldon's best friend?

Randy (Adderson)

700

What is Two-Bit's real name (first and last)?

Keith Matthews

700

The full name of the protagonist in 'The Treasure of Lemon Brown' 

Greg Ridley

700

What time does the exam begin?

9:05am

800

What specifically did Cherry Valance throw in Dally's face at the drive-in?

A Coke.

800

What is the 'cooler'?

Jail

800

What is a 'heater'?

Gun

800

What is a 'looker'?

Pretty (beautiful, attractive) girl/lady/woman

800

One of the themes from the short story 'How to Be Chinese' 

Identity, Belonging, etc (will accept other answers) 

800

Discussed during LANGUAGE element of the FLAPC

The Specific Language Techniques used in your writing to engage your audience 

900

What is Darry's job?

Roofer; roofs houses

900

Who is the oldest Greaser?

Darry

900

Where does Two-Bit enjoy going?

School

900

What is Johnny's prognosis?

Paralysis (will not be able to walk)

1000

Which Greaser teminded Johnny of gallant Southern Gentlemen?

Dally

1000

Who is the author of The Outsiders?

S.E Hinton

1000

What did Johnny use to bleach Ponyboy's hair?

Peroxide

1000

Which Greaser had a scar on his face that he would have all his life?

Johnny