Report Card Rebels

Worksheet Description

This worksheet asks students to become “teachers” grading characters from The Outsiders-Ponyboy, Johnny, and Dally-on loyalty, courage, fairness, and emotional growth. Students assign letter grades and back up their evaluations with textual evidence. This exercise helps readers think critically about character development and moral choices. It frames analysis in a creative, school-related format that makes it fun and engaging.

By completing this activity, students practice evidence-based reasoning, a key comprehension skill. They must not only form opinions about characters but also support them with direct references from the text. This strengthens analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to evaluate character growth. It also encourages reflection on values like loyalty, fairness, and courage.