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Outsiders Assignment

11/4/2018

Summative Paper Assignment, The Outsiders

Name: _________________________ Date: ___________

Requirements:

5 paragraph essay:

1 Introductory Paragraph
3 Supporting Paragraphs
1 Concluding Paragraph

7-8 sentences per paragraph: CER structure
Choose one of these prompts:

Write an essay explaining why you believe one of the Greasers - Ponyboy, Johnny, and Dally - could be considered a hero. Include your own definition of hero in the introduction of the essay, and be sure to explain how your chosen character, in his own way, meets your definition. Remember to support your ideas with examples, CER.
S.E. Hinton never uses the word "outsider" in her novel, yet it's the title of the book. Maybe she wants us to ponder whom the outsiders are. Write an essay in which you explain whom she may have meant by The Outsiders. Be sure to define what you mean by an outsider in your introduction, and then explain whom you think Ms. Hinton meant. Be sure to use extensive examples from the book to back up what you say in your supporting paragraphs.
Every short story and novel must have conflict. Identify 3 different types of conflict that Ponyboy faces throughout the novel and give examples of each.

4. Theme is the underlying message of a story. Identify three themes and explain how the author tried to make the readers understand the theme in the supporting paragraphs.
5. Life is about change and learning. Throughout the novel Ponyboy learns many things about his friends, family, and life in general. Describe 3 lessons Ponyboy learned throughout the course of the novel and tell h ow they changed him. Make sure to use examples from the book to show what lessons he learned in the supporting paragraphs.

Introduce the paper with a thesis statement as the last sentence of the first paragraph
At least 2 pages, typed, double spaced
Page numbers for references to the text ex. (pg.12)
Title, Citation, Your Name
Proper Grammar, punctuation, capitalization and spelling
Provide Outline with Key words, First Draft and Final Draft.