1. * hay : __________ :: jail : __________
2. * inactive : _________ :: hero : __________
3. * renter : ________ :: edge : __________
4. * wise : discreet :: cut : ________ (1)
5. * It was very (in)____________ to get caught cheating on the test.

Essay #1 Tips/Structure. Copy onto the back of requirements sheet.

Option I. Autobiographical I) Show part of the incident happening. II) Explain the 5 W's. III) Show the rest of the incident or the resolution. IV) Explain the significance.

Option II.Evaluation. I) Show a great scene from the book. II) Explain what makes a great book. III) Show how your book has those qualities. Give examples from the book for each. IV) Anticipate/Answer possible objections.

Option III. Response to Literature. I) Show an outsider. II) Explain what you mean by the word outsider. ("An outsider is..")  III) Explain which characters have those qualities. Use examples from the book (both quotes and incidents) to illustrate. IV) Explain what you think SE Hinton was trying to say with that title.

The Outsiders, Chapter 6 (8)

1. (2 Quotes) What two reasons does Dally give to try to convince Johnny not to turn himself in?
2. Explain why Johnny's behavior (not scared, having fun, very decisive) inside the burning church is ironic.
3. Explain why Johnny's behavior inside the burning church is not ironic.
4. Why is it ironic that Pony wanted to take off Dally's jacket because it was too hot?
5. Why is it ironic when Jerry says, "...Or are you just professional heroes or something?"
6. (quote) How/when does Pony finally realize that Darry really does care about him?
7. In chapter 6, S. E. Hinton uses humor several times to "take the edge off" the seriousness of the fire in the church. Give one example. There are at least three. (+1 each extra)