English 8

We started off with 15 minutes of silent reading for the Independent Novel Study. After that, we looked at the character sketches from last class and students copied down the main points for each character. After that, we discussed Chapter 5 in The Outsiders and analyzed the poem "Nothing Gold Can Stay" by Robert Frost, as it is significant in the novel; there were notes accompanied with this. Equally, we watched a couple clips form Gone With the Wind to help us understand Johnny's fascination with 'southern gentlemen'. We finished off class working on questions and a crossword.

Reminders:

• Chapter 5 questions (NOT THE CROSSWORD) next class