We continued to read in 'The Outsiders," by Hinton, and discussed the language Hinton uses to depict teenagers. The Outsiders is written in a colloquial style. and discussed how Hinton employs slang, dialogue, and repetition to create an informal style that is a realistic representation of how teenagers in 1960s Oklahoma, specifically the greasers, communicated with one another. As we read, Chris made personal connections to some of the characters depicted and associated his friends with the personalities the author mentioned. He was interested in the plot, but refocusing techniques facilitated his ability to sustain attention.