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Question: Analyze the extent to which the film of The Outsiders (the 1h 31min, PG version, not the longer PG-13 version) stays faithful to, or departs, from the book. Give at least 3 examples (use page numbers) of these differences. Evaluate the choices made by the director and say if you agree or disagree with the changes you noted. Explain why you agree or disagree with the changes—think in terms of the “feel” of the book and if the director still keeps this “feel”.
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We will start a discussion at 1030am on Padlet - padlet.com/jmillican/2aitpkdisjfs You should be able to log on using your school Google account, but if you have any problems then email me. The discussion will start in team order based on the scenarios below. I understand you don't have a solid background in WWI, but I want you to think creatively based on the knowledge at your disposal. You can also ask 3 clarifying questions before you present your scenarios. Negative points will be assessed in the opening phase for "blurting" out of turn and in the open discussion for off-topic remarks. Team 1 (from Classcraft) - You are discussing from an Austrian perspective. You declared war on Serbia on July 28, 1914 and then her ally Russia on August 6, 1914. Serbia met all your demands except one. The fear is that if you are not the first to move troops then you will lose. You are also fearful of the Serbians that live within your own borders. What can your government do to avert war on August 7? Team 2 (from Classcraft) - You are discussing from a German perspective. You declared war on Russia on August 1, 1914 and France on August 3, 1914. Your Schlieffen Plan has been designed to attack through neutral Belgium and Holland (without a declaration of war) to reach Paris, France. Justify your actions to the British government so they don't enter the war. Team 3 (from Classcraft) - You are discussing from a Russian perspective. Your army is woefully unprepared to fight a war and your citizens are close to rebelling. How can you avoid war, but still save face? Serbia is your ally and Austria-Hungary is invading that nation, while Germany has declared war on your own nation. What is your plan? Team 4 (from Classcraft) - You are discussing from a British perspective. Germany has built up her navy to rival your own. You are not particularly fond of the French, nor the Russians for that matter. However, you are aware of the Schlieffen Plan to invade Belgium, a country who's neutrality you have upheld since 1839. Can you avoid war with Germany? What will you do? Team 5 (from Classcraft) - You are discussing from an Italian perspective. You have wisely not joined in the initial declarations of war in August of 1914. It is now October 1914 and all of the armies are stuck in trenches and not moving. Do you join the war? On whose side? Do you try to get the countries to sue for peace? Under what conditions? What will you do? Again, once all the groups have gone, padlet will be open for general discussion, observation, or questions that you might have. The Outsiders Discussion
Chapters 10-12 1. Why is what happened to Johnny so difficult for Dally to handle? Not just what the book claims either—what do you think? 2. What happened to Dally? Why do you think he wanted this fate? 3. Who was “tougher”? Dally or Ponyboy? Or is it a question of something else that let’s Ponyboy accept Johnny’s death when Dally can’t? 4. Why is Ponyboy so concerned that he might not have called out for Darry when he was sick? 5. Explain why Pony would rather have anyone's hate than their pity? 6. What do you think is going on with Ponyboy when he says, "Johnny didn't have anything to do with Bob's getting killed"? 7. What 'circumstances' does Ponyboy’s teacher refer to? What circumstances does Ponyboy think his teacher is referring to? 8. Why doesn't Ponyboy feel scared when the socs approach him and he threatens them with a broken bottle? How is this a dramatic change from the Ponyboy we have seen up until this point? Why has he changed? 9. What does Darry mean when he says, "you don't just stop living because you lose someone"? Did Darry stop living when his parents died? 10. What does Ponyboy end up doing for his English assignment? Why does he write this? What is he trying to show? What questions do you have for the group? Thought provoking questions will improve your discussion score. Read pp. 596-599. Answer questions 1-5 on p. 598.
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Chapters 7-9 1. What do you think the relationship between Pony and Darry will be like now? Give some specific examples from Chapter Seven of how it is changing. 2. What condition is Johnny in after the fire? Why would being crippled be worse for Johnny than someone else? 3. Why would Two-Bit think Johnny, Dally, and Pony were heroes all along, before they saved the kids? 4. What was Bob's ‘real' problem, according to Randy? Do you think this was the real reason behind his actions? 5. Why did Pony think it was better to see socs as "just guys"? What do you think he means by this? 6. "We needed Johnny as much as he needed the gang. And for the same reason". What do you think Pony means, and what is the reason? 7. Describe Johnny’s attitude towards death. 8. Why doesn’t Johnny want to see his mother? What is her reaction? Do you think a mother should be allowed to see her son, regardless of their relationship? 9. If Darry didn't have Soda and Pony, why would he be a soc? 10. When Pony asks what kind of a world it is, what comment is he making about how society judges people? 11. What is the difference between Tim Sheppard's gang and Pony's? Explain how Pony feels this difference might give his group an advantage? What are the rules of the rumble? 12. Why do Darry and Paul hate each other so much? What does Ponyboy realize about Darry before the rumble? 13. What do you think Johnny's last words to Pony mean? What does he want for Pony? Own Question? LOVE BOOK
Section Description 1. Cover Page This should have the title of your book and your name. You may decorate it if you wish, but it is not necessary. Neatness will be assessed on this and all other sections. 2. Dedication Give some thought to this and then dedicate your book. You might even want to wait until you have finished much of your work before you do this. 3. Table of Contents Write the title or topic on the left side and the page number on the right. 4. Types of Love Each section here has to have at least three pictures and two kinds of writing. Each section must have some original thoughts and/or reflections and at least three quotations per section. Love of God, Family, Friends, and Self are required. This means you’ll have at least twenty-one pictures, seven writings, and twenty-one quotations. 5. Letters You must have one from your parent(s) and you must have one to your parent(s). You may want to have two and write two. You may want to write additional letters to your family or friends, but it is optional. 6. Conclusion This should be written when your book is finished. It should explain what you learned while doing this project. NOTE: The Love Book will be graded based on neatness and thoughtfulness. Timeline (-5 points : Mar 2 Select the three other types of love. for each date missed) Mar 16 Collect pictures and solicit letters. Mar 30 Complete collection of quotations. Apr 10 Complete rough drafts on types of love. May 1 Collect letter(s) and have letter(s) written. May 13 Assemble book and write dedication/conclusion. May 27 Refine and hand in book. GRADE SHEET Name__________________________________________________________ Cover Page ________/5 Dedication ________/5 Table of Contents ________/5 Love of God ________/20 Family ________/20 Friends ________/20 Self ________/20 #5 ________/20 #6 ________/20 #7 ________/20 Letter to Parents ________/15 Letter from Parents ________/15 Conclusion ________/15 Total ________/200 The Outsiders Discussion
Chapters 4-6 1. What does Ponyboy mean when he says the socs were "reeling pickled"? How does this affect Ponyboy and Johnny’s feelings towards them? Do you think it made a difference in what Johnny decided to do? 2. The boys immediately turn to Dally for help. Why is he the logical choice? Explain why or if you would have gone to someone else then explain why. 3. What would your advice be to Johnny and Ponyboy if they'd come to you for help instead of Dally? Explain in detail. 4. Johnny says he has a premonition when he first goes in the church. What does this mean? Have you ever had a premonition? Did something actually happen? 5. Why does Johnny say the judge makes the Greasers cut their hair when they get caught? Do you think his assessment is correct? What’s one thing that ties into your identity that you wouldn’t want taken from you? Explain. 6. Why does Johnny think Dally is a hero? Do you agree with Johnny? Why does Ponyboy realize he doesn't like Dally? Compare and contrast Johnny’s and Ponyboy’s views of Dally. 7. What is the meaning of the poem on pg. 77 to you? 8. Who is the spy for the greasers? Does this surprise you? Why or why not? 9. Why doesn't Dally want Johnny to turn himself in? What "other side" of Dallas is revealed in this chapter? Does this surprise you? Why or why not? 10. What's your own definition of a hero? Do the three boys prove themselves to be heroes, according to your definition? Explain. 11. Do you think Ponyboy would have ever understood how much Darry cared, if the incidents at the park and then the church hadn’t happened? The Outsiders Discussion
Chapters 1-3 1. Who are the Socs (So-shuhs)? Who are the Greasers? 2. How do Ponyboy's relationships with Darry and Sodapop differ? Explain. 3. Why is the 'gang' important to Johnny? 4. How does Ponyboy react to what Sodapop tells him about Darry loving him? Why does he react this way? 5. Do you think Darry loves Ponyboy? Why does he treat Ponyboy the way he does? 6. What does Ponyboy mean when he says, "I lie to myself all the time"? Do you ever lie to yourself? Why? 7. Who is Cherry? Why does Ponyboy stick up for Dallas, when he clearly prefers Cherry’s company? 8. Why doesn't Ponyboy like referring to Sodapop as a dropout? 9. According to Two-Bit, why don’t Socs fight fair? How is this different than the Greasers? What are the two Greaser rules according to Two-Bit? 10. What does Cherry explain as the difference between the Socs and the Greasers? 11. Ponyboy says, "Johnny and I understood each other without saying anything." Have you ever had a relationship with someone who you understood without having to say anything? Describe it. 12. What happens when Pony comes home after his curfew? What is Darry’s reaction? Why does he react this way? How would you react if you were Pony? 13. Why does Johnny say, “It ain’t the same as having your own folks care about you”? Would you rather have your parents care about you versus a group of friends? |
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