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It can be difficult to begin a novel when you don't know what it's about. Take the opportunity to begin S.E. Hinton's The Outsiders slowly, making predictions and answering questions about the book's first nine pages.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have kids ask similar questions as they read the rest of the novel, noting them in a reading journal or language arts binder
- Use as a homework assignment or in-class activity, based on the reading level of your learners
Classroom Considerations
- Provides several questions within each question, which could convolute possible answers
Pros
- A good way to ease kids into the novel, especially kids who need some guided assistance when reading literature
- Includes a teacher edition of the worksheet, which could help with instruction and assessment
Cons
- None