10.17- Bell-ringer and Final Project Prompt

October 17, 2017

Bell-ringer: Write an original sentence for each of the words below. Your sentences should be exceptionally descriptive. Your sentences should be at least ten words.

1. cohere- verb to stick together

2. collegian- noun college student

3. comical- adj. producing laughter

4. comingle- verb to mix together

5. complement- verb to make complete (one thing can complement another)

Prompt:

The Outsiders: Final Project

Directions: Choose one of the options below. Each option is worth 50 points. This will be due on Wednesday, October 18. All require five paragraphs. 

1. Add a chapter to the book written from the point of view of Ponyboy, Darry, Sodapop,  Mr. Syme, Jerry, nurse, track coach, reporter, judge, Cherry, Sandy, or Marcia. Give us some insights of what happened to various characters in the book after the book concluded. It can be set in the near future or 10, 15, 25 years into the future.

2. Write a five paragraph essay defining the term “outsider” as related to the novel.  Express the alienation that leads to Ponyboy’s errors in judgment. Additionally, apply the word to two other characters (Darry, Dally, Johnny, Cherry, or Randy). Include supporting examples from the novel.

3. Write a compare and contrast five paragrap