Today we did a self assessment of the close reading of "Nothing Gold Can Stay".  We read chapter 10. Please answer one of the following questions for Wednesday.  The answer should be from 100-150 words.  Use examples from the story to back up your answer.How is the rumble ironic?Remember that irony is the contrast between what happens and what was expected (or what would seem appropriate).  How does the rumble change Ponyboy’s perspective on fighting?

The following girls are asked to return to tryouts on Tuesday, February 24th from 3:30-5:30 pm.  If you cannot make it, please see me or Mrs. Cabel.  Thank you to everyone who tried out.   Julia BentJolie AllainBreanna McLeanMarissa HallihanAianya AugustineKassidy HamiltonEmily DicksonCarlee MitchellDarrah ChambersLeigha DuretteJessie MahoneyBritney SomersHayley SomersLaura DickinsonHaylie SimmonsKaylee Wilmot JoeJessie MacDonnellErinn ChambersGabby Dube                Hannah HierlihyMegan CoullLexie MitchellBella WardRachael CarrollAndrea BellKelsea EnglishHaley DoakSam JoeLindsey Gallant  

Quickwrite for Thursday, February 11, 2015Johnny's Defense:If you were a lawyer defending Johnny, what would you use as your main defense?  Take on the voice of his lawyer and give an opening statement at the trial. Read Chapter 6 Questions for Chapters 4-6 due Tuesday, February 17, 2015Critical Questions Chapters 4-6Answer in complete sentences.1.  Why is it Johnny, the most "law-abiding" member of the gang, who ends up committing      a murder? 2.   Why does Johnny start to become less timid and more in charge after the murder? 3.   Why does Ponyboy relax after he and Johnny have a cry and fall asleep? Why is he sure        he and Johnny "could take whatever was coming now"? 4.    Although Johnny and Ponyboy are similar in many ways, why does Johnny worship       Dally, while Ponyboy likes him least of all the gang members? 5.  Why can Ponyboy talk about nature and poetry to Johnny, but not to most of the      others? (78)6.   Why do Johnny and Ponyboy rush into the burning church to save the children?      Why aren’t they scared? 7.  Why does Johnny look like he is having "the time of his life" as they risk their lives      to save the children? 8.  Why is Ponyboy finally able to realize that Darry loves him?    

Quickwrite for February 6, 2015Quick Write:  "Things are rough all over."In chapter 2, Ponyboy and Cherry's discussion 
reveals that, despite different methods of coping, 
Socs and greasers must deal with difficulties.  What are the difficulties that you deal with in your life?Do you agree with Cherry?  Explain We worked on 6 word memoirs for the characters in The Outsiders.I don't believe my own lies. PonyboyLost family; gained a new one.  Darry Too many nightmares, scared to sleep.  JohnnyScars inside and outside never fade JohnnyBorn hoodlum; never stood a chance.  Dally Critical questions for chapters 1-3 due Monday.  Use full sentecnes and put on looseleaf to hand in.