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Introduction to the 1950’s and 1960’s
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Assignment I Due Friday 9/18
1. Based on class discussion of The Outsiders, draw a picture (using color) of character pair and incorporate a quotation from the text for each character.

Assignment II Due Tuesday 9/22
1.Define the word Epiphany.
2.Carefully review chapter six, think about epiphanies Ponyboy has regarding the characters of Dallas Winston and Darry Curtis. Copy down the best quotes (from chapter six only) that show how Ponyboy might be changing his opinion of each of these characters. Next to the quote explain Ponyboy’s epiphany.

Assignment III Due Wednesday 9/30
1.Memorize Robert Frost’s “Nothing Gold Can Stay”
2. Explain meaning of poem (type and print out) in your own words.

Assignment IV Due Thursday 10/1
I. Write a response to Robert Frost’s “Nothing Gold Can Stay” in which you focus on 1) tone and 2) use of paradox ( seeming contradiction that is nonetheless true–we discussed in class e.g.: A person born in a leap year had two ages). If you are not clear on what a paradox is, look for any contradictions and discuss those.

Assignment V Due Friday 10/2
II. Theses statement choice DUE FRIDAY 10/2
Choose either of the following statements:
1) Even though Johnny appears to be the weakest member of the Greaser gang, he is actually the bravest because….(list your three reasons as discussed in class–one for weak and two for brave).

2) Although Dally appears to be the strongest memeber of the Greaser gang, he is actually the most vulnerable because (list your three reasons as discussed in class–one for strong and two for vulnerable).

Assignment VI: Due Monday 10/5
I. Use a web to brainstorm ideas around your thesis.
II. Find (and write out) six quotes (two for each reason you give) that could work for your essay

Assignment VII: Due Tuesday 10/6
I. Outline check (please have outlines printed out and complete
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Assignment VIII Due Thursday 10/8
I. Final essay due
*You must have three quotes in your body paragraph.
*Do not use “I”
*The topic sentences and transitions must be clear
*Weave the quotes into your paragraph and cite properly.
*Quote MUST be introduced and “unpacked” (explain quote and tie to your main point)
*You must use proper format as outlined in TIGER TERMS (see link on Ms. D’s blog)
*Answer the “So what?”(discussed in class) question in your conclusion.
*Please proofread carefully (don’t rely on spell check)