Transcript THE OUTSIDERS…..CHAPTERS 1 & 2 Vocabulary Practice Comprehension Quiz Credits Essay Questions VOCABULARY WORDS  NEXT For each of the following sentences, you must choose the correct definition for the bold, underlined.

THE OUTSIDERS…..CHAPTERS 1 & 2
Vocabulary
Practice
Comprehension
Quiz
Credits
Essay
Questions
VOCABULARY WORDS
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For each of the following sentences, you must
choose the correct definition for the bold,
underlined word. You will be given three
answers from which to choose. Click on the
answer you think is correct.
VOCABULARY #1
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“They gang up on one or two, or they rumble each
other with their social clubs.”
A. To dance wildly in the street
B. To engage in a gang fight
C. To participate in a quiz bowl
VOCABULARY #2
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“There just isn’t a whole lot you can say while
waiting to get mugged, so I kept my mouth
shut.”
A. Attacked with intent to rob
B. To be handed a hot cup of coffee
C. When your mother won’t stop hugging
you
VOCABULARY #3
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“He had an elfish face, with high cheekbones and
a pointed chin, small, sharp animal teeth, and
ears like a lynx.”
A. A wildcat with thick, soft fur, a short tail,
and tufted ears
B. An infant minx, as in “little minx”
C. Small iron rings that make up a fence
VOCABULARY #4
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“I was smarting and aching and my chest was sore
and I was so nervous my hands were shaking and
I wanted to start bawling.”
A. Playing basketball like a pro
B. The sport with pins and a ball with holes for
your fingers
C. Crying or sobbing loudly
VOCABULARY #5
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“He’s not as tall as Darry, and he’s a little slimmer,
but he has a finely drawn, sensitive face that
somehow manages to be reckless and thoughtful
at the same time.”
A. When you avoid a vehicle accident
B. Without care for consequences or danger
C. To be put into a horrible situation
VOCABULARY #6
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“Not unless you’re hurt like Johnny had been that
day we found him in the vacant lot.”
A. When ants go on vacation
B. To be expressionless or blank
C. Empty; unoccupied
VOCABULARY #7
“’Okay,’ I said nonchalantly, ‘might as well.’”
A. Excitedly; very animated
B. In an unconcerned manner
C. Passionately; perturbed
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VOCABULARY #8
“She gave him an incredulous look.”
A. Doubtful; disbelieving; skeptical
B. Understanding and full of care
C. Incredible; wonderful
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VOCABULARY #9
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“He was about six feet tall, stocky in build, and very
proud of his long rusty-colored sideburns.”
A. What you do when you work at the grocery
store
B. Gooey, like you’re covered in caramel
C. Solidly built; sturdy or chubby
VOCABULARY #10
“Dally grinned roguishly. ‘I’m never nice.’”
A. Deceitfully; mischievously
B. Sweet and in a loving manner
C. Just like that girl on X-Men with the
streak of white hair
CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING…..
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For each of the following questions, you must
choose the correct answer. You will be given
three answers from which to choose. Click on
the one you think is correct.
COMPREHENSION #1
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Who does Ponyboy think about when he is
walking alone and the Socs are following him?
A. Darry
B. Dallas
C. Johnny
COMPREHENSION #2
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What age are most of the gang members?
A. Eight to ten years old
B. Fourteen to eighteen years old
C. Twenty-two to twenty-five years old
COMPREHENSION #3
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Who does Ponyboy think looks like a movie star?
A. Sodapop
B. Johnny
C. Steve Randle
COMPREHENSION #4
For what is Two-Bit Matthews famous?
A. Fixing cars
B. Eating four dozen eggs
C. Shoplifting
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COMPREHENSION #5
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Why doesn’t Ponyboy live with his mom and dad?
A. He doesn’t get along with them.
B. They died in an auto wreck.
C. He chose to live with other
relatives.
COMPREHENSION #6
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Which member of the greasers was in jail at ten
years old?
A. Dallas
B. Two-Bit Matthews
C. Darry
COMPREHENSION #7
Who is Soda’s girlfriend?
A. Evie
B. Sandy
C. Sylvia
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COMPREHENSION #8
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Who was captain of the football team in school?
A. Ponyboy
B. Dallas
C. Darry
COMPREHENSION #9
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How much does it cost to go to the movies at the
drive-in?
A. Two dollars
B. One dollar
C. Twenty-five cents
COMPREHENSION #10
Who works at the gas station?
A. Ponyboy and Darry
B. Two-Bit and Dallas
C. Steve and Sodapop
ESSAY QUESTIONS
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Think about the questions on the next slide
carefully after reading Chapters 1 & 2. You
need to write an essay using the following
format:
 Typed
using Times New Roman font; 12 point
 One page; double-spaced
 One inch margins
 Your name only in top right corner; no other heading
ESSAY QUESTIONS
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Social class refers to a group of people who
share the same economic level. The Socs and
the greasers represent two social classes.
What kinds of things separate the East side
from the West side? What do you think Cherry
means when she tells Ponyboy that “things are
rough all over”? Why is this statement
important?
CREDITS….
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All questions and content comes from:
 Druffner,
Kristen. (2006). Focus on Reading: The
Outsiders. Irvine, CA: Saddleback Educational
Publishing
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All visual animation and graphics come from:
 Google
images
 Microsoft clipart
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Music is from:
 Itunes:
Stevie Wonder: Stay Gold
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