The Outsiders: The 1960 Issues

Dear Class:

We are seing how the 1960s setting of this novel is vital for our understanding of this book. In class, we saw the Sixties coming alive. We did a time line of important events and saw important figures. We saw art and songs from the period. Now, I want to ask you. How do that era compare to our time. How are the Sixties similar to our year 2011? How is different? Think about your responses. Remember this is an academic setting so check your spelling and language, you can also check your notes and your Venn Diagram.

The Outsiders, Unit II

Dear Class,
Welcome to Unit 2, we are going to read a great contemporary novel “The Outsiders” by author S.E. Hinton.
As a way to introduce the book we are going to do a series of pre-reading activities which will improve our understanding of this novel. So, let’s begin with the following questions: What is an outsider? Have you ever felt like an outsider?

Theme Statement

Dear Class,
I am so happy that we keep reading more and more stories and becoming in the process fluent readers. You did an excellent job with "Father" from "Living up the Street" by author Gary Soto. I want to ask you: what do you think is the theme of this dramatic story? What evidence can you give me that supports your statement? Why do you think the boy is reacting that way? Let me know. I can't wait to see your answers and comments!

Father from "Living up the street" by Gary Soto

Dear Class,
We keep reading more books and stories by Gary Soto and I see how you are becoming better readers and able to read independently. After finishing " Novio Boy" we move to "Living up the Street". I want to ask you: What do you think of the short story " Father"? Who is telling the story? How does this selection compare to "Novio"? What is the theme of this short story? Let me know.

Gary Soto

Dear class,
I am so glad that we finished reading the play Novio Boy by Gary Soto. Now, we are reading Living up the Street also by him, so at this point, What do you think about him as a writer?

Big ideas in Gary Soto play

Good morning children! I am so happy with the work that we are doing in our class. We are learning a lot of fascinating things reading this play together.Early, in our first period. We found the big ideas of the play Novio.So, I want to ask you this question: Do you think one of the big ideas of this play is friendship? If so, can you provide evidence from the text?

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