For the next month and a half, we will be reading, discussing, and writing about S.E. Hinton's exciting story about two clashing groups of boys in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in the 1960s. Most of the reading will occur independently, focusing on how literary themes can drive the plot. Each chapter will also focus on story comprehension and characters' actions.
How do life experiences shape who we become?
We can understand people if we take the time to see things from their point of view.
Strict rules and high expectations come from a place of love.
Life challenges everyone regardless of background.
Nothing is more important than loyalty.
Violence does not solve problems; it makes them worse.
RL.7.1 Cite several pieces of evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
RL.7.2 Determine the theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to the characters, setting, and plot.
RL.7.3 Analyze how particular elements of a story interact.
SL.7.4 Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with pertinent descriptions, facts, details, and examples; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.
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