Humanities 8

The Outsiders newspaper project is due this Friday. As usual, students who are in need of extra time should see Mr. Miller for an extension.

Project criteria (pick one from each category):

Headline News Stories (10 marks)

1. Bob's death
2. Johnny's death
3. The rumble
4. The fire and rescue
5. Dally killed by the police

Interview (10 marks)

1. Darry
2. CherryPonyboy
3. Dally
4. Randy
5. Other

Letters to the editor (10 marks)

1. A neighbour
2. Ponyboy's teacher
3. Darry's coach
4. Soc's parent
5. Store owner

Other (5marks)

1. Advertisement (1960's style)
2. Obituary
3. Pictures
4. Classified ads (for sale, rentals, small business, etc.)

Quality of written expression, authenticity in both look and 1960's slang/vernacular. ( 10 marks)

Total marks for this assignment: 45