The Outsiders Reader Response Journal (Entry #5):
Review the poem "Nothing Gold Can Stay" presented in Chapter Five. This poem was written by American author Robert Frost, who grew up in nearby Lawrence, Massachusetts. Grab your copy of The Outsiders! Spend time tonight examining this poem and decoding its meaning.
You'll find this task easier if you...
- Use a dictionary to define words that are unfamiliar to you.
- Draw a line at each "stop sign." Decode the message in each sentence.
Once you are confident you understand the poem, prepare a typed journal entry that answers with supporting detail and specific examples BOTH questions below:
- What seems to be Robert Frost's message in this poem?
- How does Frost's poem relate to the characters and ideas of The Outsiders?
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Our annual holiday tradition is back! Choose an age-appropriate book that you believe your peers would enjoy. Wrap it up and bring it to our swap! Remember: no one is expecting you to buy a brand new book; choose a used book from your personal shelf (not your sibling's, parent's or Smith/Hurley's!). Local libraries often sell used books for cheap money, and that's a great way to purchase an inexpensive copy of an old favorite. Which book will you bring to swap at our holiday celebration?
