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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Warm-up video

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Practice

9 questions

1

Define the term "setting" as it relates to a story. How does the setting contribute to the overall mood or atmosphere?

2

Explain the difference between the protagonist and the antagonist in a story.

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Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Identify the narrator in *The Outsiders*. Who is the protagonist in *The Outsiders*?

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