“The Outsiders”

Chapter 3
LEARNING GOALS
By the end of class students will…
• 1. Learn to be confidant when reading aloud.
• 2. Learn to apply knowledge of vocabulary
when reading chapters
• 3. Learn to summarize series of events in order
of importance
 Chapter 2 Questions
1. What profession does Ponyboy tell Cherry that Sodapop got after dropping out of school?
2. Whose tires does Dally slash at the drive-in movies?
 Chapter 2 Questions
1. What profession does Ponyboy tell Cherry that Sodapop got after dropping out of school?
Gas Station attendant
2. Whose tires does Dally slash at the drive-in movies?
Time Shephard
PRE LESSON QUESTIONS
• What do we know about the characters so far?
• What point of view is the story being told?
• Who is the story teller/narrator?
• Who are the protagonists and antagonist? The SOCS or
the GREASERS?
CHAPTER 3 VOCABULARY
• ALOOF: not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant.
• BLEAK: (of a situation or future prospect) not hopeful or encouraging; unlikely to have a favorable
outcome.
• CUNNING: having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion.
• ELITE: a select group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities to the rest of a group or society.
• EMOTIONAL: (of a person) having feelings that are easily excited and openly displayed.
• FRUSTRATION: the feeling of being upset or annoyed, especially because of inability to change or
achieve something
• GRIMLY: in a very serious, gloomy, or depressing manner.
• IMPERSONAL: not influenced by, showing, or involving personal feelings.
• ORNERY: To be stubborn, bad-tempered and combative.
CHAPTER 3 VOCABULARY
• PASSIONATE: showing or caused by strong feelings or a strong belief.
• PITY: the feeling of sorrow and compassion caused by the suffering and misfortunes of
others.
• QUIVERING: tremble or shake with a slight rapid motion.
• RESIGNED: having accepted something unpleasant that one cannot do anything about.
• SASSY: lively, bold, and full of spirit; cheeky.
• SOPHISTICATED: having, revealing, or proceeding from a great deal of worldly
experience and knowledge of fashion and culture.
READING CHAPTER 3 ALOUD

• READ CHAPTER 3 AS A CLASS:

- THINK ABOUT…
WHAT CONFLICT HAPPENS WITH THE CHARACTERS
WHAT ARE THE IMPORTANT EVENTS?
 CHAPTER 3 DISCUSS QUESTIONS
• 1.What did Cherry say to Ponyboy that caused “a nervous bitterness” to grow inside him?
• 2.Which of Cherry’s statements came as a big surprise to Ponyboy and caused his mouth to
drop? In your opinion, why was Ponyboy surprised?
• 3.Explain how Darry acted as a parent when Ponyboy arrived home late. Judge Ponyboy’s
reaction. What would you have done in this situation if you were Darry?
• 4.The author used foreshadowing with the cliffhanger at the end of the chapter. Explain.
Predict what might happen later in the story.
 CHAPTER 3 HOMEWORK QUESTIONS
1.What was the name of Sodapop's old horse?
2.Explain the story of Mickey Mouse and Soda. Why do you think it was
included in the novel?
3.Explain the reference to watching the sunset. Why is it an important
part of the buildup of the relationship between Cherry Valance and
Ponyboy?
4.Explain why Ponyboy and Johnny run away.
Homework: Due before the next class

1. Create a chapter summary for chapters 3

2. Complete the Chapter 3 homework questions