After we reviewed chapter 5, we completed a phrazecloze for one paragraph, then discussed what answers were closest to S.E. Hinton’s meaning. Then we had a prompt: What do you think the poem on page 69 means to Johnny and Ponyboy? Do you agree or disagree, and why? Students used evidence from the text to support their answers and made sure to adhere to rules for direct quotes.

Homework:
• Read chapters 6 & 7 of The Outsiders.
• Complete the questions from the packet that correlate with chapters 6 & 7.

* Extra credit opportunity - Letter to Soda - See Edline for pdf.