The 1960's

Differences:
Ponyboy thought to himself, "It seemed funny to me that Socs- if these girls were any example-were just like us.  They liked the Beatles and thought Elvis Presley was out, and we thought the Beatles were rank and that Elvis was tuff, but that seemed the only difference to me" (Hinton 37).


The Beatles = Liked by the Socs

Elvis Presley = Liked by the Greasers

Ponyboy thought to himself, "Man, that was a tuff car.  Mustangs are tuff" (Hinton 47).

Similarities:

Ponyboy stated, "It seemed funny to me that the sunset she [Cherry] saw from her patio and the one I saw from the back steps was the same one.  Maybe the two different worlds we lived in weren't so different.  We saw the same sunset" (Hinton 41).

Discuss with a partner: (Then please individually write your thoughts on the sheet of paper provided.)

What does Ponyboy say separates the Greasers from the Socs? Explain using examples from pages 38-43. 

Accelerated Journal #2

Accelerated Journal #2:


Please remember to:

*Indent your paragraph
*Use proper grammar, capitalize, use punctuation, avoid text talk
*Be descriptive-use detailed word choice
*Sentence Fluency-Read through what you write


1. In one paragraph explain one theme that S.E. Hinton has portrayed in her novel, The Outsiders so far and provide an example that supports it.  Explain.
  
Paragraph Structure:
-You must include a topic sentence.  (S.E. Hinton writes about...in her novel, The Outsiders.)
-You must include details explaining the theme.  (The author is trying to show...)
-You must include an example from the book that supports that theme and discuss how it supports the theme that you chose.  (One example from the novel is...This shows...)
-You must include a concluding sentence. (As one can see, ...)

Outsiders Journal Question #1 for Accelerated English

Answer the following questions in complete sentences and paragraph form.


Please remember to:


*Indent your paragraphs
*Use proper grammar, capitalize, use punctuation, avoid text talk
*Be descriptive-use detailed word choice
*Sentence Fluency-Read through what you write

1. With what social group does Ponyboy identify himself with from the first paragraph of the book?  How is he like the others in his group?  How is he different from his peer group?


2. Each and every one of you is unique and special in your own way such as Ponyboy.  Describe what makes you unique.

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