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NteQ Lesson Plan for S.E. Hinton's The Outsiders
Explore literature through the completion of reading comprehension worksheets in class. After reading the classic book, The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton, middle schoolers review each chapter by completing study questions and story webs....
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Chapter-by-Chapter Journal Entry- The Outsiders
Learners can respond to each chapter of The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton by composing journal entries. This page lists several prompts for each chapter that pupils can choose from. The prompts are based on the content of the chapter and...
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The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton Essay Questions
Bring this online interactive reading comprehension instructional activity to your unit on S.E. Hinton's The Outsiders. Middle schoolers respond to nine essay questions based on the novel. They may also access an online quiz on the...
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The Outsiders Vocabulary
Looking for a vocabulary list and exercise to use with a study of The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton? Try out this resource, which provides both the list and the exercise. Each of 19 words is paired with a part of speech and definition or...
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Semantic Feature Analysis Chart: The Outsiders
Cool! Do you ned a way to increase vocabulary development and study a story's characters? What a great idea. Use this semantic analysis chart to study new vocabulary and the characters that appear in The Outsiders. You could also use...
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The Outsiders Project Guide
Hand out these project ideas when working with The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton. Pupils can choose from six different options or propose their own. The idea is that they will complete more than one project to meet the point requirement. The...
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The Outsiders Study Guide
Provide this packet for your pupils as they pour over The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton. The study guide includes graphic organziers and comprehension as well as higher-level questions. Class members briefly summarize each chapter, compare...
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The Personal Letter: The Outsiders
After completing S.E. Hinton’s The Outsiders, eighth graders compose a personal letter to their teacher detailing what they liked about the novel and the activities assigned during the course of the unit. A clever way to get feedback,...
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The Outsiders
Tenth graders complete a variety of activities related to the first two chapters of the book The Outsiders. They define metaphor, simile, idiom, and hyperbole, and take a vocabulary pre-quiz. In small groups, they write a character...
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Figurative Language and Foreshadowing in The Outsiders
S.E. Hinton's The Outsiders is still relatable to teenagers today, even though it was written more than 50 years ago. Explore how the figurative language of the story works to establish characterization, and how foreshadowing lays out...
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Symbolism and Personification in The Outsiders
A shirt can't really swallow you—right? Readers find examples of symbolism and personification in S.E. Hinton's The Outsiders with two straightforward lessons.
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The Outsiders Journal Guide for Chapter Six
For this novel guide worksheet, learners respond to eleven short answer questions about the plot and literary elements of Chapter Six in The Outsiders.
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Problematic Situation: the Outsiders
In this The Outsiders problematic situation activity, students read a scenario pertaining to a gang member's death. Students then mark whether they agree of disagree with 12 statements.
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The Outsiders: Chapter 1
In this The Outsiders comprehension check worksheet, students respond to 20 short answer questions covering chapter 1 of The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton in order to help them better understand the novel.
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The Outsiders: Chapter 4
In this comprehension check worksheet, students respond to 16 short answer questions covering chapter 4 of The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton.
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The Outsiders: Chapter 2
In this comprehension check worksheet, learners respond to 12 short answer questions covering chapter 2 of The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton.
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The Outsiders: Chapter 12
In this comprehension check worksheet, students respond to 13 short answer questions covering chapter 12 of The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton.
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The Outsiders: Chapter 6
In this comprehension check worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer questions covering chapter 6 of The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton in order to help them better understand the chapter and the novel.
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The Outsiders: Chapter 7
In this comprehension check worksheet, students respond to 13 short answer questions covering chapter 7 of The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton in order to help them better understand the chapter and the novel.
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The Outsiders: Chapter 9
In this comprehension check worksheet, students respond to 9 short answer questions covering chapter 9 of The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton in order to help them better understand the chapter and the novel.
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The Outsiders: Chapter 8
In this comprehension check worksheet, students respond to 12 short answer questions covering chapter 8 of The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton in order to help them better understand the chapter and the novel.
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The Outsiders Essay Question Options
Extend your study of The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton with an essay. Pupils can choose one of the three prompts provided on this page and write about either characterization, conflict, or theme. Each prompt includes a brief definition of the...
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Background for The Outsiders: the 1960s
As background for a reading of S.E. Hinton’s The Outsiders, groups rotate through four stations (video, music, website, information) to gather information on the 1960s. In addition, they interview family members about the 1960s and...
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An Introduction to The Outsiders
Introduce S.E. Hinton’s The Outsiders with a bell work journal that asks class members to define loyalty. Key words (patience, unity, honesty, caring, etc.), drawn from their musings, are posted around the room, and groups search for...