The Outsiders Newspaper Project Activity Character Writing Worksheets
Bring The Outsiders to life with this highly engaging, no-prep Classroom Chronicle newspaper project!
$5.75
Bring The Outsiders to life with this highly engaging, no-prep Classroom Chronicle newspaper project! Perfect for middle school ELA (6th–9th grade), this resource combines reading comprehension, character analysis, and evidence-based writing into a single interactive, creative activity your students will LOVE.
Students become journalists as they analyze characters, explore major events, and write about key themes, all while building critical thinking and writing skills aligned to Common Core ELA standards.
PERFECT FOR:
✔️ Middle School ELA (Grades 6–8)
* Whole class novel studies
✔️ Independent reading projects
* End-of-unit assessments
✔️ Sub plans or enrichment activities
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
⭐8 Character Templates (with AND without pictures & headings)
- Ponyboy, Johnny, Dally, Darry, Sodapop, Two-Bit, Cherry, Bob
- Perfect for differentiation and student choice
✔️ 3 RACER Writing Prompts
- Focus on theme, character development, and key events
- Builds strong text evidence and paragraph writing skills
⭐Argument Writing Prompt (“Who’s to Blame?”)
- Encourages critical thinking and evidence-based reasoning
- Perfect for test prep and deeper analysis
✔️ Character Journal (Diary Entry) Writing Prompt
- Creative writing meets character analysis
- Helps students connect emotionally to the text
⭐ Exemplar RACER Response
- Model high-quality writing for students
- Great for teaching expectations and structure
✔️ Complete Answer Key
- Character traits, decisions, struggles, and changes
- Major themes, events, and story elements
⭐ Rubric for Easy Grading
- Clear expectations for writing and content
- Saves you time while ensuring consistency
✔️ Digital Workbook + Digital Newspaper Template
- Perfect for Google Classroom or paperless learning
- Easy to assign, complete, and submit
WHY TEACHERS LOVE THIS RESOURCE:
⭐ NO PREP – Print & Go or Assign Digitally
* Combines reading, writing, and creativity in one project
⭐ Engages students with a real-world newspaper format
* Supports RACER writing strategy & text evidence skills
⭐ Great for novel studies, end-of-unit projects, or assessment
* Differentiated options for all learners
Use the RACER prompts as mini-lessons, exit tickets, or assessment pieces while students complete their Classroom Chronicle. This makes it a full literacy unit, not just a project!
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