Mr.Gutierrez 7th Grade: Recent Episodes
Mr Gutierrez
Notice that in this chapter there is a lot of exposition. For example, we learn more about the relationships between characters. Here the writer is developing or building the relationships between the Greasers and Socs. There are conflicts emerging. The parentless family of Darry , Sodapop and Ponyboy are actually trying to make it on their own. We learn the relationship that Johnny has with his family. We also start to learn more about the Socs.
An abandoned church, a week of junk food, and cigarettes is all the two runaways have . Do they have a plan?
What makes the relationship that Ponyboy and Johnny have so special? In other words why are they such good friends?
Consider how the characters are being developed. Is it through dialogue , narrator ,or other literary devices? When you consider character development think about what how much more you know about Ponyboy and Johnny now in this chapter than you did in the previous chapter.
As you read along , keep in mind that this chapter introduces many characters. It is a good idea to create a character map.
Jonas begins his training as "The Receiver". In these two chapters, you will learn more about The Community.
This episode of the podcast will help you review chapters 6-9.
This episode was recorded after Spring Break 2020. Chapters 6-9 deal primarily in the Ceremonies. Lily becomes an Eight, Asher receives his assignment, and finally, Jonas is selected as Reciever of Memories.
This episode is for chapter 1 of The Giver .
You will need to go to go to "Independent Reading" on Google Classroom to find "The Giver" then go to chapter 1 on page 10 and follow along as you read. Then you will complete the assignment the assignment for Chapter 1 .