“Tuff Talk”

1. “Tuff Talk” 1. Finish the following thoughts: The best thing about me is… The worst thing about me is… 2. Then, choose one of the characters in the book and finish those same thoughts, as if you were that person.

2. Ponyboy Curtis 14 years old Youngest Greaser Academic Likes to read Quiet Observant

3. Johnny Cade 16 years old Abusive parents Nervous Sensitive Quiet Protected by other greasers

4. Sodapop Curtis Ponyboy’s “favorite” brother 16 going on 17 Works at a gas station Likeable Outgoing Good-looking Dropped out of high school Always takes up for Ponyboy

5. Darrel “Darry” Curtis Ponyboy’s oldest brother Hardworking- works two jobs Head of household 20 years old Strong Athletic Intelligent Unofficial leader of greasers

6. Dallas Winston Toughest greaser Trouble maker In and out of jail From New York White-blonde hair (in book) Blue eyes Dangerous Prideful Protective of Johnny

7. Keith “Two-Bit” Matthews Joker of the group Witty sense of humor Talkative Outgoing Shoplifts Flirts with Marcia (soc girl) and instigates fight between socs and greasers

8. Steve Randalle Sodapop’s best friend Cocky Tall and lean Tough Annoyed by Ponyboy Good at fixing cars

9. Sherri “Cherry” Valance Bob’s girlfriend Cheerleader Ponyboy calls her a “dreamer” who looks at sunsets Red hair Has a lot in common with Ponyboy Easy to talk to Unique (stands out from crowd) Spy for greasers later in book

10. Marcia Cherry’s friend at drive-in Easy-going Enjoys joking around with Two-Bit Sense of humor

11. Bob Sheldon Cherry’s boyfriend Dark-haired soc Spoiled and undisciplined by parents Bully (gangs up on greasers and beats them to death with rings) Drinks heavily

12. Randy Adderson Marcia’s boyfriend Bob’s best friend Eventually comes to realize the pointless nature of fighting and gangs Handsome

13. Your Options… • Character Map • Show how characters are connected (family, friends) • Write relationship with arrows (friends with, dating, brother to) • Recasting • Recast the movie using actors and actresses from today • Draw stars and include the following “actor’s name” staring as “character’s name” (Example: Ellen DeGeneres staring as Marcia) • On the back of your paper, explain why you chose each actor for the part • Class Superlatives • Draw a sketch of each character • Label them with a class superlative title (class clown, most likely to succeed, etc.) • Look in yearbooks for examples of titles • For all options: • Use all characters • Add some color • Add a title My Website: www.mrsmeadowsclass.weebly.com