Eulogies for Johnny

Worksheet Description

This creative writing worksheet asks students to imagine attending Johnny Cade’s funeral. They choose a character from The Outsiders and write a eulogy or elegy that reflects how that character would honor Johnny’s life and legacy. The activity provides guiding questions and requires at least two paragraphs of writing. It encourages empathy, perspective-taking, and connection to themes like brotherhood, loss, and innocence.

By completing this activity, students strengthen writing skills, especially voice and perspective. They learn to blend textual evidence with creative expression. The worksheet also encourages empathy and deeper understanding of character relationships. This helps students move from comprehension to emotional engagement and thematic interpretation.