The Outsiders | Novel Study | Complete Unit Bundle | 100+ Pages of Activities

The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton | Novel Study | Complete Unit Bundle | 100+ Pages of Activities

Need an engaging, complete novel study for S.E. Hinton's The Outsiders? This complete novel unit is filled with lessons, novel study resources, and assessments that will take your students on a reading journey from the beginning of The Outsiders to the very last page. Spark your students' interest in reading with a Timeline Unit Project that will encourage engagement throughout the novel. Have them take a deep dive into the plot and character analysis with the Johnny on Trial Mock Simulation and a Characterization Activity. As you continue The Outsiders unit, you will find over 100 pages of novel study activities and resources that will have them engaging in creative writing, reviewing grammar, exploring vocabulary, analyzing characters, examining plot, and wanting to read more.

The Outsiders Novel Study Unit Bundle includes the following:

1) TIMELINE UNIT PROJECT

This project encourages student engagement throughout the entire progression of The Outsiders. It includes a guideline with instructions for the students, a graphic organizer for note-taking, and an easy-to-grade rubric for you. This can be done individually, in pairs, or in groups.

2) JOHNNY ON TRIAL: A MOCK TRIAL

The most fun you'll have all year...

The activity is a Mock Trial for Johnny Cade and his role in the murder of Bob Sheldon. It is the students' job to decide if Johnny acted in self defense or if he is guilty of second degree murder. The packet guides the students through the process of the trial with easy-to-follow instructions which means no prep for you! This activity challenges them to engage their close reading, writing, group collaboration, and public speaking skills. A grading rubric is also included.

3) CHARACTER ANALYSIS/CHARACTERIZATION ACTIVITY

This is a deeply engaging activity for your students to not only learn how to analyze/characterize literature, but learn how to reflect and grow as individuals through reading.

Includes Powerpoint, Student Notes, Paragraph/Essay Prompt, Self-Reflection

4) COMPREHENSION QUIZZES

These are three very BASIC* comprehension quizzes that cover Chapters 1-4, 5-8, and 9-12. These quizzes are just a quick assessment to ensure they are following along. There are ten multiple choice questions per quiz and an Answer Key is included. *The EXAM included in this packet delves more into details and close reading.

5) CHARACTER AND TERMINOLOGY CROSSWORD REVIEW

This is a 20-question Crossword Puzzle with terms, characters, and plot points from the play. Good for summary and review before exam, or just for days when students are silent reading and you get some early finishers.

6) 40 QUESTION UNIT EXAM (PLUS ESSAY PROMPT)

40 question unit exam that includes 15 multiple choice comprehension/critical thinking questions, 15 character and terminology matching questions, 5 true/false, and 5 plot diagram (optional). Answer key provided.

Also included is an Essay prompt that may be used as part of the exam (based on how much time your class periods allow for assessment) or assigned as an individual take-home or in-class essay. A Rubric, a Brainstorming Sheet, an Outline Sheet, and a Final Draft Sheet are provided. (The latter three are optional based on your preference.)

7) CHAPTER AND PLOT ENGAGEMENT: MAKING INFERENCES

Your students will make inferences about the plot based on a short section of the

novel they are given. Through reading deeply and thinking critically, students will make inferences by answering the questions about his or her section.

8) VOCABULARY PACKET AND PRESENTATION: This packet provides a great way to integrate vocabulary and reading comprehension as students are asked to find, define, illustrate, and present their own vocabulary words throughout the novel. This packet also provides you with two easy-to-grade rubrics that will not have you looking up hundreds of definitions!

9) INTEGRATING GRAMMAR: Students will use the novel to review the 8 parts of speech. This is a great way to give a grammar lesson while teaching the novel vs. teaching grammar through isolation. Including in this lesson is a great graphic organizer for students to keep in their binders throughout the year (no matter what you are teaching!)

10) CREATIVE WRITING: Reinventing a Chapter: This activity not only helps them to further engage in the novel but also allows them to work on Creative Writing. This lesson is designed with careful detail to help each student brainstorm how to Reinvent a chapter from the novel. Easy-to-grade Rubric is also provided!

11) LETTER WRITING: Letter to a Character: This lesson will help students think critically about how characters are driven by plot. In addition, this lesson will hold your students accountable for their reading engagement. This lesson is also print-ready-to-go to allow for little effort on your part!

12) WORD SEARCH ACTIVITY: This is a great worksheet to have on hand for your early finishers or if you have a substitute while teaching the unit. Includes 15 character names/words associated with the novel. Solution is provided.

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