Outsiders

1. Outsiders

2. 4/22: Warm Up: Before You Read Activity The Outsiders Answer in complete sentences • 1. Predict what the story might be about just by hearing the title. If you already know, summarize what you remember. • 2. Have you ever stood up for what you thought was right even though all those around you did not agree? If yes, explain. • 3. Explain three qualities that you think make the best type of friend.

3. Copy the sentence and use context clues to make an inference about the meaning of the underlined word. • 1. The student gingerly drew a Jenga piece from the swaying tower.

4. Gingerly adv with great care

5. 2. Incidentally, it’s also important to keep your hand from trembling while playing Jenga.

6. Incidentally adv (by the way)

7. 3. The student roguishly went to his locker when it wasn’t his locker break.

8. Roguishly adv in a dishonest or mischievous way

9. 4. The oldest member of the family gave sage advice to the youngsters.

10. Sage adj wise

11. 5. The ability to climb Mt. Everest is unfathomable to me.

12. Unfathomable adj unable to be understood

13. 6. Unfortunately, people who always tell the truth are rarities in today’s society.

14. Rarities noun things that are unusual or uncommon

15. 7. For the sake of conformity, all students will wear the same uniform.

16. Conformity noun action in line with what others or the majority do

17. 8. The gallant soldier quickly came to his fellow soldier’s rescue.

18. Gallant adj exceptionally brave or chivalrous

19. 9. The green sky and eerie thunder was a premonition for our future.

20. Premonition noun a sign of what is to happen next

21. 10. The thief tried to act aloof, or nonchalant, so the police officer wouldn’t see his guilt.

22. Aloof adj disinterested

23. 11. The principal looked at the group contemptuously when they were disruptive in the hallway.

24. Contemptuously adv with disapproval