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Exploring Characters and Themes in The Outsiders: Chapter 1

Exploring Characters and Themes in The Outsiders: Chapter 1

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

6th - 10th Grade

Hard

CCSS
RL.6.3, RL.6.6, RL.7.6

+5

Standards-aligned

Created by

Ethan Morris

FREE Resource

Standards-aligned

CCSS.RL.6.3
,
CCSS.RL.6.6
,
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
,
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
,
CCSS.RL.5.3
,
CCSS.RL.5.7
,
CCSS.RL.6.9
,
The video explores the themes and characters of S.E. Hinton's novel 'The Outsiders'. It delves into the life of Ponyboy, a young greaser, and his reflections on family, social dynamics, and personal identity. The narrative highlights the tension between the greasers and the Socs, two rival social groups, and provides detailed descriptions of key characters, including Ponyboy's brothers and friends.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the names of the narrator's brothers?

Soda and Darry

Ponyboy and Darry

Steve and Two-Bit

Johnny and Dally

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does the narrator prefer to watch movies alone?

He prefers to read books

He finds it uncomfortable to watch with others

He doesn't like sharing popcorn

He doesn't have any friends

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main danger that greasers face when walking alone?

Getting caught by the police

Being jumped by the Socs

Getting lost

Being late for school

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the term 'Socs' refer to?

A type of car

A gang of rich kids

A brand of clothing

A type of haircut

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the narrator describe his brother Darry?

Happy-go-lucky and grinning

Hard and firm, rarely grinning

Always reading books

Loves watching movies

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the narrator's reaction when the Socs attack him?

He calls the police

He runs away

He stands still and gets beaten

He fights back and wins

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who rescues the narrator from the Socs?

A stranger

A police officer

His brother Darry

His friend Steve

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

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