The Outsiders Lesson 3

Lesson Plan - Get It!

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Who we choose to be close friends with is one of the most important decisions we make.

Think about these questions.

• How do our interactions with others form our perception of identity?
• Are we judged by the company we keep?
• Do we begin to share characteristics with those with whom we share company?

Look back at the Harry Potter characters.

• Were they well-liked by their peers at school?
• What did they have in common?
• What bonds held them together?

As you think about these questions, think about the connections the boys from The Outsiders share and why they have such close bonds with one another.

In this section, you will examine the individual characters and their reputations.

Begin by defining reputation.

• What does that word mean to you?

Print The Outsiders Character Traits packet found in the Downloadable Resources in the right-hand sidebar.

You have read the first three chapters of The Outsiders. Use those chapters as a guide while you complete the Character Traits packet.

• Do you complete the entire packet?

Although many questions are subjective and the answers will vary, check your work against the samples provided below.

Review questions 6-7 with a family member or classmate if possible. Explain why you chose the character you did as your favorite.

Contnue to the Got It? section to work with this character!