Election Day -- NO SCHOOL (TUESDAY)

Tomorrow is Election Day!!! There will be no school!! 

Family & Community Partnership

Deeper Look Into the Culminating Project

Homework: Please start working on the culminating project. Below are 3 graphic organizers to get you started on your project. Please select 1 of the 3. 

Level 1: Please answer in complete sentences (at least 3 sentences).
Level 2: Please answer in complete sentences (at least 4 sentences).
Level 3: Please answer in complete sentences (at least 5 sentences).

*ALL HOMEWORK MUST BE SIGNED BY A PARENT.**

DEAR PARENT/GUARDIAN, 

PLEASE REVIEW AND SIGN YOU CHILD'S HOMEWORK DAILY. 

MS. YIP

PARENT SIGNATURE: ____________________________

DATE: __________________________________________

Chapter 2

Chapter 2--AudioBook

Homework: Please answer the questions below based on your level--remember continue to challenge yourself!

Question 1: Where do the Socs and Greasers hand out? What do they do for fun?

Question 2: How do the Greasers learn more about the Socs?

Question 3: What kind of rules do gang members follow in fights?

Level 1: Answer 1 out of 3 questions. Please answer in complete sentences (at least 2 sentences).
Level 2: Answer 2 out of 3 questions. Please answer in complete sentences (at least 3 sentences).
Level 3: Answer 3 out of 3 questions. Please answer in complete sentences (at least 2 sentences).

*ALL HOMEWORK MUST BE SIGNED BY A PARENT.**

DEAR PARENT/GUARDIAN, 

PLEASE REVIEW AND SIGN YOU CHILD'S HOMEWORK DAILY. 

MS. YIP

PARENT SIGNATURE: ____________________________

DATE: __________________________________________

SPANISH TRANSLATION:

Tarea: Por favor, responda las siguientes preguntas basándose en su nivel - recuerde que continúe desafiándose a sí mismo!

Pregunta 1: ¿Donde distribuyen los Socs y Greasers? ¿Qué hacen ellos para divertirse?

Pregunta 2: ¿Cómo aprenden los Grasers sobre los Socs?

Pregunta 3: ¿Qué tipo de reglas siguen los pandilleros en las peleas?

Nivel 1: Responda 1 de cada 3 preguntas. Por favor, conteste en oraciones completas (al menos 2 oraciones).
Nivel 2: Responda 2 de 3 preguntas. Por favor conteste en oraciones completas (al menos 3 oraciones).
Nivel 3: Responda 3 de 3 preguntas. Por favor, conteste en oraciones completas (al menos 2 oraciones).


* TODOS LOS TRABAJOS DE TARJETAS DEBEN SER FIRMADOS POR UN PADRE. **
ESTIMADO PADRE / TUTOR,
POR FAVOR REVISE Y FIRME LA TAREA DIARIA DEL NIÑO.
SRA. YIP

FIRMA DE LOS PADRES: ____________________________

FECHA: __________________________________________

Culminating Project Ideas for THE OUTSIDERS with RUBRIC

“IF I WAS THE DIRECTOR...”

1.

Imagine you are a movie director and you have been asked to create a 

remake of Francis Ford Coppola’s 1983 film The Outsiders. What current 

actors and actresses would you cast for the characters from the novel and 

why? Create a “casting report” that includes visuals and an explanation 

paragraph for each character cast. 

THE OUTSIDERS: FINAL ASSIGNMENT

You are responsible for choosing ONE of the following assignments and completing it as a culminating activity for our Outsiders unit.

Choose what INTERESTS you the most and what you feel FITS you as a learner the best. Read through the following descriptions and indicate below which culminating assignment you are going to complete.

“IF I WAS THE DIRECTOR...”

1. Imagine you are a movie director and you have been asked to create a remake of Francis Ford Coppola’s 1983 film The Outsiders. What current actors and actresses would you cast for the characters from the novel and why? Create a “casting report” that includes visuals and an explanation paragraph for each character cast.

2. Imagine you are in charge of the music for the remake of the 1983 film The Outsiders. What 8-10 songs would you include on the SOUNDTRACK and why? Create a “song list” that includes the song, artist, and explanation paragraph for each song chosen. Think of the elements of literature and try to pick songs to fit characters, setting, plot, and theme.

3. Imagine you are a director who wants to produce a modern day version of The Outsiders film. What are the troubles of today’s teenagers? What kind of story could you create using those troubles? Create a “movie proposal” using similar themes from the Outsiders but a story centered on the modern problems of today’s teenagers. Include a synopsis of your film’s story, a character list with detailed descriptions, and a description of the main setting of your film.

I HAVE DECIDED TO COMPLETE ASSIGNMENT #_____

2.

Imagine you are in charge of the music for the remake of the 1983 film 

The Outsiders. What 8-10 songs would you include on the SOUNDTRACK and 

why? Create a “song list” that includes the song, artist, and explanation 

paragraph for each song chosen. Think of the elements of literature and try 

to pick songs to fit characters, setting, plot, and theme. 

3.

Imagine you are a director who wants to produce a modern day version 

of The Outsiders film. What are the troubles of today’s teenagers? What 

kind of story could you create using those troubles? Create a “movie 

proposal” using similar themes from the Outsiders but a story centered 

around the modern problems of today’s teenagers. Include a synopsis of your 

film’s story, a character list with detailed descriptions, and a description of 

the main setting of your film. 

I HAVE DECIDED TO COMPLETE ASSIGNMENT #_____“IF I WAS THE DIRECTOR...”

1.

Imagine you are a movie director and you have been asked to create a 

remake of Francis Ford Coppola’s 1983 film The Outsiders. What current 

actors and actresses would you cast for the characters from the novel and 

why? Create a “casting report” that includes visuals and an explanation 

paragraph for each character cast. 

2

Imagine you are in charge of the music for the remake of the 1983 film 

The Outsiders. What 8-10 songs would you include on the SOUNDTRACK and 

why? Create a “song list” that includes the song, artist, and explanation 

paragraph for each song chosen. Think of the elements of literature and try 

to pick songs to fit characters, setting, plot, and theme. 

3.

Imagine you are a director who wants to produce a modern day version 

of The Outsiders film. What are the troubles of today’s teenagers? What 

kind of story could you create using those troubles? Create a “movie 

proposal” using similar themes from the Outsiders but a story centered 

around the modern problems of today’s teenagers. Include a synopsis of your 

film’s story, a character list with detailed descriptions, and a description of 

the main setting of your film. 

I HAVE DECIDED TO COMPLETE ASSIGNMENT #_____

Chapter 1--continued

Homework: Please answer the questions below based on your level--remember continue to challenge yourself!

Question 1: Why did Ponyboy have a hard time with his oldest brother?

Question 2: How are Ponyboy and his friends like you? Different than you?

Question 3: “Greaser” is first used in the first paragraph on page one. How far must you read before you have a good idea of who or what a greaser is?

Level 1: Answer 1 out of 3 questions. Please answer in complete sentences (at least 2 sentences).
Level 2: Answer 2 out of 3 questions. Please answer in complete sentences (at least 3 sentences).
Level 3: Answer 3 out of 3 questions. Please answer in complete sentences (at least 2 sentences).

*ALL HOMEWORK MUST BE SIGNED BY A PARENT.**

DEAR PARENT/GUARDIAN, 

PLEASE REVIEW AND SIGN YOU CHILD'S HOMEWORK DAILY. 

MS. YIP

PARENT SIGNATURE: ____________________________

DATE: __________________________________________

SPANISH TRANSLATION:

Tarea: Por favor, responda las siguientes preguntas basándose en su nivel - recuerde que continúe desafiándose a sí mismo!

Pregunta 1: ¿Por qué Ponyboy tuvo dificultades con su hermano mayor?

Pregunta 2: ¿Cómo son Ponyboy y sus amigos como tú? ¿Diferente de usted?

Pregunta 3: "Greaser" se usa por primera vez en el primer párrafo de la primera página. ¿Hasta dónde debe leer antes de tener una buena idea de quién o qué es un engrasador?

Nivel 1: Responda 1 de cada 3 preguntas. Por favor, conteste en oraciones completas (al menos 2 oraciones).
Nivel 2: Responda 2 de 3 preguntas. Por favor conteste en oraciones completas (al menos 3 oraciones).
Nivel 3: Responda 3 de 3 preguntas. Por favor, conteste en oraciones completas (al menos 2 oraciones).


* TODOS LOS TRABAJOS DE TARJETAS DEBEN SER FIRMADOS POR UN PADRE. **
ESTIMADO PADRE / TUTOR,
POR FAVOR REVISE Y FIRME LA TAREA DIARIA DEL NIÑO.
SRA. YIP

FIRMA DE LOS PADRES: ____________________________
FECHA: __________________________________________

Chapter 1

Chapter 1--AudioBook

Homework: Please answer the questions below based on your level--remember continue to challenge yourself!

1. Who is the narrator of The Outsiders?

2. What two groups of teenagers does Ponyboy describe? Compare the two groups. 

3. Why did the Socs beat up Ponyboy?

Level 1: Answer 1 out of 3 questions. Please answer in complete sentences (at least 2 sentences).
Level 2: Answer 2 out of 3 questions. Please answer in complete sentences (at least 3 sentences).
Level 3: Answer 3 out of 3 questions. Please answer in complete sentences (at least 2 sentences).

*ALL HOMEWORK MUST BE SIGNED BY A PARENT.**

DEAR PARENT/GUARDIAN, 

PLEASE REVIEW AND SIGN YOU CHILD'S HOMEWORK DAILY. 

MS. YIP

PARENT SIGNATURE: ____________________________

DATE: __________________________________________