"The Outsiders" Novel Study Unit
- Grades
- Grades 6–8
- File type
- Preparation
- Print ready
- Subject
- Literature, Vocabulary, ELA
- Topic
- The Outsiders, Literature
- Resource types
- Novel Studies, Quizzes and Tests
- Preparation
- Print ready
- Ontario expectations
- C3.2 — Ontario grade 6 language c3.2
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Learning objectives
Cite textual evidence to answer chapter comprehension questions
Use context clues to determine the meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary
Identify and interpret figurative language within the novel's chapters
Summarize chapter events and identify main ideas, themes, and point of view
Teaching tips
Model how to complete the discussion questions using the first chapter or two before releasing students to work independently or in groups
Use the "Souvenir Walking Tour" activity to get students moving and comparing answers after a worksheet or quiz
Have each student keep a dedicated folder for all worksheets, quizzes, and tests to support review before the final test
Assign the pre-chapter vocabulary before reading each chapter so students recognize the words in context
Skills covered
Reading comprehension — students answer 20 to 25 plot-based questions per chapter using textual evidence from the novel.
Context-clue vocabulary — students use blanks and definitions to identify five mystery vocabulary words per chapter.
Figurative language analysis — students locate similes and other figurative language in a chapter-specific word search activity.
Persuasive and narrative writing — students respond to a themed writing prompt for each chapter using a scoring rubric.
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Questions teachers ask about this resource
How are the multiple three-question quizzes for each chapter meant to be used?
The teacher instructions describe three options: giving all three quizzes after the full worksheet is finished, giving each quiz after the pages it covers, or using extra quizzes as retakes for students who need a second chance.
What is the purpose of the pre-chapter vocabulary page at the start of each lesson?
It introduces words students will need to understand the upcoming chapter and previews terms that reappear on the vocabulary tests and the final exam, so the instructions recommend quizzing students on it orally before reading.
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Ontario curriculum
Ontario curriculum expectations
Ontario expectations
Ontario expectations
- C3.2 — Ontario Grade 6 Language C3.2: make local and global inferences, using explicit and implicit evidence, to develop interpretations about various texts and to extend their understanding.
Core concepts
Core concepts
Novel study
Reading comprehension
Vocabulary in context
Figurative language
Point of view
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