Today's Class and Tonight's Homework - 12/15/14

AGENDA
Objective:  To understand the essential questions for The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton and to continue with characterization.  

1.) SRI Testing
2.) Journal Prompt:  At the end of chapter 9, Johnny tells Pony to "Stay Gold."  Look back at the conversation Johnny and Pony have (page 76 "One morning I woke up earlier than usual." to page 78 "By the fifth day...").  Pay special attention to Robert Frost's poem.  After rereading this, what do you think Johnny meant by telling Pony to "stay gold"?  Make sure that you support what you're saying with proof from the text.
3.) If time allows, please add to your character drawing.

HOMEWORK
1.) Add to your character drawing based on what we've read thus far