Susan eloise hinton, the writer of the book the outsiders published this novel under the alias s. The book details the conflict between two rival gangs divided by their socioeconomic. Jul 11, 2009 the outsiders bookmovie discussion in singles only started by radhead, jul 11, 2009. The outsiders student packet student packet grades 78. Hintons, the outsiders is a great book for elder kids and young teens to read. But no on much else besides trouble with the socs, a vicious gang of rich kids whose idead oa good time is beating up greasers like ponyboy. Kids who are living lives like those in the outsiders. Raechel cowell, terri smith, karen johnson content standards. The book was based on the authors high school experience in tulsa, ok, in 1965, but the time and setting are not specified in the text. The outsiders tell us the story of pony boy who is seen as an outsider by the people around him as he does not always see violence as the answer and only uses it when it is absolutely required. Guided reading, lexile measure, grade level equivalent, dra level. In striving to enrich the lives of all readers, teachingbooks supports the first amendment and celebrates the right to read. And he knows that he can count on his friendstrue friends who would do anything for him, like. The outsiders by s e hinton is a groundbreaking, timeless story by a brilliant writer.
Hintons novel the outsiders, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. Before you read vocabulary building comprehension questions language activities. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Books similar to the outsiders meet your next favorite book. But ponyboy is pretty sure that hes got things figured out. Hinton never explicitly tells the reader when and where. The most interesting fact about this book in particular is that, this was the first novel written by the author, who began working on it at the impressive age of 15. They are seen by following two rival groups, the greasers and. Members include published authors and illustrators, librarians, agents, editors, publicists, booksellers, publishers and fans. Sep 23, 2007 few books come steeped in an aura as rich as s.
I would say that there are four key locations that tend to stick out in the minds of most readers. Students in these grades should be reading texts that have reading. Start studying outsiders study guide questions and answers. The outsiders is about two weeks in the life of a 14yearold boy. In 1983, director francis ford coppola struck a powerful chord with his adaptation of s. It contains everything you need to teach the novel from start to finish. Hinton explores a multitude of themes throughout the story, such as friendship, and coming of age. At a time when the average youngadult novel was, in. Many of them have led hard lives already, and they are tough, angry and unforgiving. The novel tells the story of ponyboy curtis and his struggles with right and wrong in a society in. At least he knows what to expectuntil the night someone takes things too far. Hinton tells the story of 14yearold ponyboy curtis and his struggle with right and wrong in a society in which he is. As a filmlover myself i believe that this movie is one of the most beautiful and touching that i have ever seen.
From convicts and policemen, teachers, social workers, and of course, kids. The tagline for the movie version starts like this. Hintons classic comingofage story featuring young talents who would go. Are there any other fans of the outsiders by s e hinton. Youve undoubtedly heard of jack welch, the celebrity ceo of the century who. The outsiders paperback deckle edge, april 20, 2006. The novel tells the story of ponyboy curtis and his struggles with right and wrong in a society in which he believes that he is an. The outsiders novel simple english wikipedia, the free. Hinton was 15 when she started writing the novel but did most of the work when she was 16 and a junior in high school.
This product is aligned to the 7th and 8th grade ccss literature reading standards. Socs are the popular people, the rich kids, the kids with nice clothes, good grades, have families, nice cars and live on the west side. Dally, johnny, ponyboys parents, and bob, oldfashioned, encouragement of violence, smoking, criminal activities, weapons, cussing, racist comments, drinking alcohol. A selection of 35 books, covering eyfs to y6, selected to support primary schools to develop a curriculum response to the equality act 2010. Where are all of the places and locations of the main. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
Ponyboy knows what to expect and knows he can count on his brothers and friends until the night. Study guide for outsiders chapters flashcards quizlet. Hinton this set of lesson plans consists of approximately 110 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials. There are some swear words in the book, but nothing stronger damn. The book details the conflict between two rival gangs divided by their socioeconomic status. Ponyboy curtis is a goodnatured teen who loves books and movies. The story takes place during the 1960s in oklahoma.
The story focuses around ponyboy, his brothers, and their gang. Premade tests on the outsiders mid book test easy, including multiple choice, short answer, short essay, and in depth essay questions. Each section of the novel study focuses on one or two chapters of the outsiders and is comprised of five of the following different activities. The site is updated daily with information about every book, author, illustrator, and publisher in the childrens young adult book industry. Hinton suggestions and expectations this curriculum unit can be used in a variety of ways. They also spend more time than you might expect ruminating on how the tightness of a tshirt might enhance the rippling musculature of a steelyeyed fellow gang member this is where stephanie meyer got the idea for. See more ideas about the outsiders, teaching and middle school literacy. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Philadelphia daily news what its like to live lonely and unwanted and. Greasers are the poor kids they live on the east side, they have long greasy hair, most are dropouts, and barely have any families.
Complete the outsiders novel study with answer keys. Hinton tells the story of 14yearold ponyboy curtis and his struggle with right and wrong in a society in which he is an outsider. This books lexile measure is 750l and is frequently taught in the 9th and 10th grade. Hintons classic comingofage story featuring young talents who would go on to become major stars. The new york times taut with tension, filled with drama.
Ponyboy curtis and his brothers, sodapop and darry, belong to a group of poor teenage boys called greasers. Crafting a personal narrative you should view the first 4 videos in this series and then open your mind map from lesson 9 to make revisions as needed based on what you have learned from this video series. Hinton thoughtfully crafted the outsiders out of her own experiences. Praise for the outsiders the outsiders transformed youngadult fiction from a genre mostly about prom queens, football players and high school crushes to one that portrayed a darker, truer world. The outsiders is a book about sensitive teenage boys who alternately get into gang fights, hug one another, and burst into tears. Eight unconventional ceos and their radically rational blueprint for success. If you would prefer to buy the new resource please search for new no outsiders book pack. Hinton was 15 when she began writing the novel and 17 when it was published.
Jan 04, 2018 in 1983, director francis ford coppola struck a powerful chord with his adaptation of s. Complete the outsiders novel study with answer keys by. The novel tells the story of ponyboy curtis and his struggles with right and wrong in a society in which he believes that he is an outsider. Ponyboy is unable to walk around by himself in his neighborhood without a strong possibility. The outsiders study guide course online video lessons. Find this and other titles like it in the following collections see all. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. An important, early location in the story is the drivein movie theater. We first meet our narrator, fourteenyearold ponyboy, as hes walking home from the moviesalone, which is something we know hes not supposed to be doing. A story written in 1965 is still relevant today and captivates the reader with a youthful, slangy writing style which allows the reader to bond with the characters. Book title, author, a brief written description and illustrations must be included. Ponyboy gets home at two in the morning, enraging darry until he suddenly slaps ponyboy. Hinton vocabulary words identified and defined for each chapter 4 page vocab activity for all using context clues with.
The outsiders reading unit novel study 7th and 8th grade. Interest level, reading level, reading az, atos, word count. Nov 21, 2018 ponyboy in the outsiders thinks his life is figured out, until one night his world is flipped upside down. This international bestseller and inspiration for a beloved movie is a heroic story of friendship and belonging.
Together these ragtag, workingclass boys, known as greasers to the locals, try to make their way in the world, without privilege, supervision, or education. The socs idea of having a good time is beating up greasers like ponyboy. The outsiders has been one of the most popular book among teens and preteens since it came out in 1967. The outsiders was published when she was seventeen and was her stark answer to the fluffy high school stories about proms and dates typical of the 1960s. His east side neighborhood is patrolled by bullying socials, rich kids from the west side of town.
New moon the twilight saga, book 2 by stephenie meyer 4. Hinton irrevocably altered the course of juvenile literature in america with her first novel. Hes also an orphan whose two older brothers and streetsmart friends guard and protect him. He knows that he can count on his brothers, darry and sodapop. Ponyboy in the outsiders thinks his life is figured out, until one night his world is flipped upside down. Ponyboy and his greaser gang fight rival gang the socs short for socials, the wealthier, more preppie kids and try to make a place for themselves in the world. Kids who cant imagine living lives like those in the outsiders. Design a new book jacket or cover that would effectively represent this novel.
The outsiders novel study the outsiders reading unit the outsiders vocabulary socratic seminar this resource is part of my 7th and 8th grade reading units growing bundle huge savings for you. Check your knowledge of this course with a 50question practice test. May 15, 2012 the outsiders transformed youngadult fiction from a genre mostly about prom queens, football players and high school crushes to one that portrayed a darker, truer world. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. The struggle of three brothers to stay together after their parents death and their quest for identity among the conflicting values of their adolescent society. Possible loose bindings, highlighting, cocked spine or torn dust jackets. Chapter 7 reflection question learn zillion videos. In this lesson, youll learn how the setting of the the outsiders impacted the story. The outsiders bookmovie discussion in singles only started by radhead, jul 11, 2009. Take up the quiz below and see how well you remember about his struggles with right and wrong in a time when socs and greasers are at war.
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