The Outsiders

 

Objective:  The students will connect the context and ideas in the story to their everyday lives.  They will also be exposed to the works of Robert Frost. 

 

Materials:  copy of the book, study guide, copy of poem

 

Lesson:  students will orally ready chapters 5 & 6 and complete study guides.  Discussion will also include what makes good characters.  Re-read the poem on page 77.  Discuss the meaning on the content of the poem.

 

 

Evaluation:  discussion, completion of journal topics, poem worksheet

 

 

 

Reading Goal # 1, Indicator # 2

Standard:  Describe setting, plot, characters, theme or conflict

 

Reading Goal # 1, Indicator # 3

Standard:  Analyze a variety of contemporary and classic works