The Outsiders Story Elements
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Objective
I can define the elements of a story, including narrator, protagonist, antagonist, setting, conflict, and characterization, and identify these elements in *The Outsiders*.
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Practice
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Define the term "setting" as it relates to a story. How does the setting contribute to the overall mood or atmosphere?
Explain the difference between the protagonist and the antagonist in a story.
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Exit ticket
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“Identify the narrator in *The Outsiders*. Who is the protagonist in *The Outsiders*? ”
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