The Outsiders Author Study: Multiple Choice Practice
A short multiple-choice practice set for 7th graders that checks their understanding of S.E. Hinton's life and the background of *The Outsiders*, drawn from a Web Quest and biography. Each question offers three answer choices, making it a quick, low-stress way to confirm facts before moving into deeper reading and discussion of the novel.
“create a multiple choice (3 choices) assignment that reflects this assignment about The Outsiders”
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this after students complete the Web Quest and read the biography of S.E. Hinton, so they can rely on what they have already learned rather than guessing.
- Discussion question: Why might an author choose to publish under initials, and how could that choice affect how readers view a book?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: Have them underline the key facts in the biography first, then check each answer choice against those notes before selecting one.
- Extension for advanced students: Ask them to write a brief paragraph connecting one fact about Hinton's age or background to a theme they notice in *The Outsiders*.
- Estimated time: About 15 to 20 minutes for the set, plus a few minutes for a whole-class answer review.
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Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this after students complete the Web Quest and read the biography of S.E. Hinton, so they can rely on what they have already learned rather than guessing.
- Discussion question: Why might an author choose to publish under initials, and how could that choice affect how readers view a book?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: Have them underline the key facts in the biography first, then check each answer choice against those notes before selecting one.
- Extension for advanced students: Ask them to write a brief paragraph connecting one fact about Hinton's age or background to a theme they notice in *The Outsiders*.
- Estimated time: About 15 to 20 minutes for the set, plus a few minutes for a whole-class answer review.
The Outsiders Author Study: Multiple Choice Practice
A short multiple-choice practice set for 7th graders that checks their understanding of S.E. Hinton's life and the background of *The Outsiders*, drawn from a Web Quest and biography. Each question offers three answer choices, making it a quick, low-stress way to confirm facts before moving into deeper reading and discussion of the novel.
What is Diffit?
Teachers use Diffit to get quality materials for their unique classrooms. Adjust difficulty, add scaffolds, or change the topic to get started.
Try Diffit for free