ELA Outsiders Projects by https://padlet.com/mrsgonzalez8/projects Please see the boxes labeled with your project choice for the rubric, task sheet, and examples. en-us 2020-02-27 15:59:19 UTC 2026-03-17 19:33:33 UTC hello@padlet.com Giant Characterization Poster (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th periods) mrsgonzalez8 https://padlet.com/mrsgonzalez8/projects/wish/451485769 Task Sheet:
Using the book as a reference, answer the questions surrounding your character on the poster.

Answer the questions on paper first before copying them NEATLY on to your poster. YOU WILL ONLY GET ONE COPY OF THE POSTER!

Direct Quotes: Three direct quotations from the story that sum up the
character and add to an understanding of the character. These quotes do not
necessarily need to be spoken by the character. Possibly, another character says
them in regard to your character. MUST HAVE PAGE NUMBERS!
them in regard to your character
Values/Beliefs : What are your character’s best qualities?
Vices: What are your character’s worst qualities? This can be weaknesses and
flaws.
Loves / Cares About: This should represent what this character loves most
Thoughts about inner self / Appears to others: Consider both how your
character appears to others on the surface and what you know about the
character’s inner self (what the character really thinks about their own self
Tries to Control : What is an example of how your character tries to seek
control.
Symbols: What objects can you associate/relate with your character? Colors
can also have a symbolic meaning
Goals: What does this character want? What actions do the they take? These
actions often create the conflict. How does this character’s goals create the
conflict?
Best Accomplishment : What is this character’s best achievement? What is
their proudest moment?
Challenge : What is standing in your character’s way? What is holding them back
from achieving their goal? Is this someone? Or a character flaw? An event?
Physical Appearance/ Description: What You Notice First. These are defining
traits or features about the character. These are aspects that are visually
apparent, knowing nothing else about the person. The first thing you see when
you look at someone could be their hair, clothes, nose, or figure
Stayed the Same / Changed: Is this character static or dynamic? Are there
any changes that this character has "undergone?" Changes are notable in the
text are usually within the character. Could be outlook, insight or
understanding. Commonly, changes in commitment, in values, allegiance,
stature. Not all characters are dynamic. Find evidence of both.

Your poster should be fully colored/illustrated when turned in. Partially colored and black and white posters will receive a point deduction. 


]]> 2020-02-27 16:30:47 UTC https://padlet.com/mrsgonzalez8/projects/wish/451485769 The Outsiders Playlist (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th periods) mrsgonzalez8 https://padlet.com/mrsgonzalez8/projects/wish/451486230 The Outsiders Playlist: An 8 song playlist with songs that represent the themes of the novel, characters, or situations in the novel. Each song must be listed and include a synopsis (3-4 sentences) as to why the song was included and specific lyrics from the song that match the novel.

Your playlist will be typed in a Word document to be printed. This is how each of your song selections should look:

Old MacDonald Had A Farm by Mrs. Gonzalez
"And on his farm he had a horse e-i-e-i-o"
This lyric reminds me of Soda's horse Mickey Mouse. In Chapter 76, Ponyboy talks about Soda's horse by saying, "kfdjaefohawofefihahwfjawoi" (pg. 45). This shows that Soda's horse was very important to him just like the horse was important to Old MacDonald in the song. The song reminds people about the importance of caring for animals just as Soda cared for Mickey Mouse. 

Each selection must include a direct quote from the text along with a description as to why you chose the song. 

Make sure you use correct grammar and punctuation! ]]> 2020-02-27 16:31:16 UTC https://padlet.com/mrsgonzalez8/projects/wish/451486230 Scene Rewrite (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th periods) mrsgonzalez8 https://padlet.com/mrsgonzalez8/projects/wish/451486732 The Outsiders is written from the perspective of Ponyboy Curtis. How might the version of events change if another character narrated the story?  
  • Choose one scene from the novel to rewrite from the perspective of another character.  
  • You may choose any character and scene
  • Your rewrite must be AT LEAST 2 pages double spaced and in paragraph form. You should make sure that your rewrite follows correct grammar and punctuation rules.
  • Your title should be the scene that you are rewriting with the page numbers:
     Example- The Drive In: Pages 65-68 

]]> 2020-02-27 16:31:53 UTC https://padlet.com/mrsgonzalez8/projects/wish/451486732 Trauma and The Outsiders (4th and 6th periods) mrsgonzalez8 https://padlet.com/mrsgonzalez8/projects/wish/451486940 Analyzing Trauma in The Outsiders 
Many characters in the outsiders have faced traumatic life events or circumstances that have influenced the way in which they live, interact with others, and process events. You will choose one character from the book on which to focus your presentation.
Your presentation MUST include: 
  1. the definition of trauma 
  2. Explain the traumas experienced by the character. 
  3. What were the circumstances surrounding the event (s)? 
  4. When did this occur? 
  5. Explain how the trauma experienced by the character influences the way in which the character: 
    1. Interacts with others (include text example) 
    2. Makes choices (include text example) 
    3. Relates to others (include text example) 
  6. Ultimately, does the character overcome or succumb to trauma? Why? How?  
  7. What advice would you give to people struggling to overcome similar traumas to that experienced by your character? 
REQUIREMENTS:  
  • Use of at least 1 outside source for information about trauma 
  • AT LEAST 3 text examples from The Outsiders 
  • Use of PowerPoint (or similar program) or put together neatly on a piece of poster board (No slide requirement- Keep the presentations around 6-10 minutes in length!)
]]> 2020-02-27 16:32:12 UTC https://padlet.com/mrsgonzalez8/projects/wish/451486940 The Outsiders Playlist (4th and 6th periods) mrsgonzalez8 https://padlet.com/mrsgonzalez8/projects/wish/451488389 The Outsiders Playlist: A 12 song playlist with songs that represent the themes of the novel, characters, or situations in the novel. Each song must be listed and include a synopsis (3-4 sentences) as to why the song was included and specific lyrics from the song that match the novel.

Your playlist will be presented in a PowerPoint Presentation or you may choose to create a poster board playlist This is an example of  how each of your song selections could look:

Old MacDonald Had A Farm by Mrs. Gonzalez
"And on his farm he had a horse e-i-e-i-o"
This lyric reminds me of Soda's horse Mickey mouse. In Chapter 76 Ponyboy talks about Soda's horse by saying, "kfdjaefohawofefihahwfjawoi" (pg. 45). This shows that Soda's horse was very important to him just like the horse was important to Old MacDonald in the song. The song reminds people about the importance of caring for animals just as Soda cared for Mickey Mouse. 

Each selection must include a direct quote from the text along with a description as to why you chose the song.You can include this information on the presentation or you can verbally present the information.

Your visual presentation should include pictures and should be AT LEAST 6 minutes long. 

Make sure you use correct grammar and punctuation! ]]> 2020-02-27 16:33:40 UTC https://padlet.com/mrsgonzalez8/projects/wish/451488389 Scene Rewrite (4th and 6th Periods) mrsgonzalez8 https://padlet.com/mrsgonzalez8/projects/wish/451491413 The Outsiders is written from the perspective of Ponyboy Curtis. How might the version of events change if another character narrated the story?  
  • Choose two scenes from the novel to rewrite from the perspective of another character.  
  • You may choose any character and scene. You may choose to write one scene from one character's perspective and one from another's. 
  • Your rewrite must be AT LEAST 4 pages double spaced and in paragraph form. You should make sure that your rewrite follows correct grammar and punctuation rules.
  • Your title should be the scene that you are rewriting with the page numbers:
     Example- The Drive In: Pages 65-68 

Your presentation will be a reading of your rewrite. Make sure that your reading is animated and that you project so that everyone can hear you.
]]> 2020-02-27 16:37:02 UTC https://padlet.com/mrsgonzalez8/projects/wish/451491413 1st-3rd and 5th Period Rubric mrsgonzalez8 https://padlet.com/mrsgonzalez8/projects/wish/455756375 Double check your projects before turning in! ]]> 2020-03-06 14:24:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mrsgonzalez8/projects/wish/455756375 Advanced Rubric mrsgonzalez8 https://padlet.com/mrsgonzalez8/projects/wish/455950748 Double check your projects before turning in! ]]> 2020-03-06 18:27:40 UTC https://padlet.com/mrsgonzalez8/projects/wish/455950748