Original PromptStudents work in pairs to craft a paragraph responding to: “Was (character)’s decision in Chapter 6 justified? Defend your position with evidence and explain how the decision develops theme." This is about Chapter 6 of The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton
Accommodations/EL supports: Provide a RACE template, sentence frames, and an evidence bank option (3 pre-selected quotes) for students who need it. Allow oral rehearsal before writing (partner A speaks claim, partner B finds evidence).
This learning resource focuses on analyzing a character's decision in Chapter 6 of a literary work. It encourages students to construct a written argument defending or critiquing the character's choice using textual evidence. The objectives include writing a clear claim, incorporating supporting quotes, and connecting the decision to overarching themes within the text. A success criteria checklist is provided to ensure thoroughness in the argumentative process, and there’s an oral rehearsal activity designed for peer discussion. Students are prompted to consider the justification of the character's decision and how it contributes to the development of a central theme. Additionally, a RACE (Restate, Answer, Cite, Explain) argument builder helps structure their analysis, and an optional challenge invites comparison to earlier decisions made in the narrative.