Chapter 6&7

Put yourself into the story as a friend of Ponyboy's: 8

Consider the family dynamics of Pony, Darry, and Soda up through chapter 7.  Give Pony some advice on his relationship with Darry and the relationship of all three boys.  Consider Pony's current situation and scare about the uncertainty of his future.

As a friend I would tell Ponyboy that I’m there for him whenever he needs it. That even though his mom and dad are gone that his brothers are still there for him.

Additionally, give Pony some advice on what's going on with Johnny.  Consider what Johnny's fate could be and how Pony may feel about the end result.  How can you make him feel better without giving him false hope or making a promise you can't keep.  What should he do in the immediate future?  What advice can you offer to make him feel better about what's going on.

Tell him that its for the best. And everything that happens, happens for a reason and not to be scared about anything.

Create a definition of a hero as a group.  Analyze Johnny and Ponyboy - how do they fit as heroes?  Defend your answer with evidence from the book from their actions and inferences on who they are.

A hero is someone who helps you when you need it the most. Johnny and Ponyboy are heros because they saved the little kids in the fire when they needed help. Nobody would have thought that these two greasers from nowhere would have saved the kids from the burning church.