Chapter 9 slides (PART II)

The Outsiders
Chapter 9 Slides (PART II)

GOAL

RL.2.B

Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative,

connotative, and content-specific meanings using context, affixes, or reference materials.

STOP

At the bottom of pg. 141

Multiple Choice

The prefix un- means "not". In the passage it says, "There was an uneasy silence: Who was going to start it?"
As it is used in

the passage, the word uneasy means

_____ .

• Comfortable and relaxed

• Not confident or tense

• Quiet and peaceful

• Loud and disruptive

STOP

In the middle of pg. 145

Multiple Choice

Question: What is the intended meaning of the phrase "swearing blue and green" in the sentence below?

"Tim Shephard was swearing blue and green because his nose was broken again, and the leader of the Brumley boys was working over one of his own because he had broken the rules and used a piece of pipe in the fighting."

• Tim was using colorful language

• Tim was speaking quickly in confusion

• Tim was extremely angry and cursing intensely

• Tim was calm despite his injury

STOP

At the end of pg. 147

Multiple Choice

Question: Racked can have several meanings. Which definition best conveys the meaning of racked as it is used in the text below?

"We ran through the lobby and crowded past people into the elevator. Several people yelled at us, I think because we were pretty racked-up, but Dally had nothing on his mind except Johnny..."

• Damaged or in bad condition

• Tortured with guilt or pain

• Organized in a neat row

• Exhausted from running

STOP

At the end of Chapter 9

Open Ended

Dally leaves in a hurry at the end of Chapter 9. He is clearly upset about Johnny passing away. Make a prediction about what you think he is headed to do now.