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This Who Are They Really?: Characterization In The Outsiders lesson plan also includes:
- Who Are They Really? (.pdf)
- Lesson Slides (.pptx)
- CER Notetaking (.pdf)
- CER Notetaking (.docx)
- Dally Character Description (.pdf)
- Dally Character Description (.docx)
- Darry Character Description (.pdf)
- Darry Character Description (.docx)
- Johnny Character Description (.pdf)
- Johnny Character Description (.docx)
- Ponboy Character Description (.pdf)
- Ponboy Character Description (.docx)
- Characterization and the STEAL Method (.pdf)
- Characterization and the STEAL Method (.docx)
- Sodapop Character Description (.pdf)
- Sodapop Character Description (.docx)
- Two-Bit Character Description (.pdf)
- Sodapop Character Description (.docx)
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Ponyboy, Johnny, Winston, and Darry come alive in a lesson that focuses on the details S. E. Hinton uses to characterize the Greasers and the Socials. The class first observes the actors' words; the thoughts revealed their effect on others, their actions, and their facial expressions in video clips. Groups then apply this STEAL method (Speech, Thoughts, Effects on others, Actions, Looks) Hinton uses for each character in The Outsiders. Individuals then use the CER strategy (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning) to craft a paragraph about how the author wants readers to view one of his characters.
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Instructional Ideas
- If class members have not seen the film, have them "cast" a remake with either friends or young actors and justify their choices
- Use the lesson before starting the novel or after pupils have read Chapter 1
Classroom Considerations
- The video clip from Almost There: Princess & the Frog is not available through the slide show; however, it is available on the internet
- Copies of the novel, access to devices with internet, and a projector with speakers are required
- Groups need copies of the handouts
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