The Outsiders Chapter 5 - GROUP A

The Outsiders Chapter 5

Study Guide Walkthrough

Mr. Helsel

 Missouri Learning Standard

7.RL.1A: Draw conclusions, infer, and analyze by citing several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

OUR GOAL:

I can draw conclusions, infer, and analyze grade level fictional texts to support what the text says and the inferences made in the text.

STOP in middle of page 69

Multiple Choice

How does the setting of the abandoned church contribute to the mood of Chapter 5?

• It creates a sense of excitement

• It creates a sense of safety and comfort

• It creates a sense of isolation and fear

• It creates a sense of joy and happiness

Open Ended

Why do you believe the setting of Chapter 5 contributes to the mood?

STOP at the top of page 72

Multiple Choice

What piece of text evidence best supports the inference that Ponyboy (and most of the greasers) take a deep pride in their hair?

• "It took me a long time to get that hair just the way I wanted it."

• "It'll grow back"

• "Our hair labeled us greasers too. It was our trademark."

• "Dally could just as easily mug somebody with short hair."

Open Ended

Why do you believe that was the best piece of text evidence to support that inference?

STOP after poem on page 77

Multiple Choice

What can you infer about the significance of the poem "Nothing Gold Can Stay" in Chapter 5?

• It symbolizes the fleeting nature of youth and innocence

• It represents the beauty of nature

• It highlights the importance of wealth

• It emphasizes the value of friendship

Open Ended

Why do you believe the answer is significant to the poem?

STOP at the end of Chapter 5

Multiple Choice

Based on the events of Chapter 5, what can you infer about the theme of loyalty in "The Outsiders"?

• Loyalty is only important among family members

• Loyalty is a central value among the Greasers

• Loyalty is not significant in the story

• Loyalty is only shown in times of crisis

Open Ended

What makes you think the theme of "The Outsiders" is loyalty?