This is intended for use after chapter 9 10, but could be used at any point in the novel. This story deals with issues that are very close to the hearts of teens, whether in the 1960s when this book was written or today. Recognizing stereotypes considering thematic ideas activity 1. The outsiders explores the continual struggle between two popular gangs. He has lightbrown, almostred hair and greenishgray eyes, and wears his hair longer than a lot of boys wear theirs, squared off in the back and long at the front and sides. It is told in a firstperson narration style, with the narrator being a 14yearold boy. But then things get out of hand, and ponyboy has to act fast to help his friend. The attempt is to expose students to several writing activities through out.
A complete unit just print and teach all activities are classroom tested and include creative handouts, information sheets, detailed instructions, templates, and rubrics. This learning guide applies to both the movie and the book. A lesson pairing a scene from the classic young adult novel turning 50. Dec 02, 2009 it was a tough day in language arts class today. 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. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The socs are wealthier and often beat up on the greasers, including playboy, his brothers darry and sodapop, and his friends johnny and twobit. Hinton was 15 when she started writing the novel, but did most of the work when she was sixteen and a junior in high school. Pre reading activity 2017 by user lindsay nunan under license creative commons attributionnoncommercial 4. Another great activity to do with this book unit is a grid activity ive adapted from the wonderful book speaking.
Want to help your english students enjoy their time with sodapop, darry and ponyboy. Encourage active reading with a comprehension activity based on s. The outsiders printables, classroom activities, teacher resources. It is appropriate for readers over the age of 10 although some of the themes in the book are mature. You will choose a photo in piclits to represent each vocabulary word. The outsiders movie worksheet while watching the movie, write down at least five similarities and five differences between it and the novel we read in class. After reading the classic book, the outsiders by s. Each group should make a class presentation of their stereotype of a greaser and a soc.
Project based assessments for the outsiders including soundtrack, diorama, and yearbook projects. A comingofage novel about two gangs, the greasers and the socs. Welcome to esl printables, the website where english language teachers exchange resources. There are so many things that make this day bittersweet each year. The outsiders relay activity learning through music. According to wikipedia, the outsiders is a comingofage novel by s. A film adaptation was released in 1983, directed by francis ford coppola. His east side neighborhood is patrolled by bullying socials, rich kids from the west side of town.
Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more. Becker sets the foundations for his ideas on labelling theory in his book and furthers the notions of other sociologists such as edwin lemert. Hintons novel the outsiders hand out copies of novel 1012 m. May 31, 2017 before students begin reading the outsiders, they will work in groups to research the setting and historical background of the novel. English language arts literary elements novels reading reinforcement. Students page the outsiders chapter 1 stereotypes and theme objectives.
Use the chart to write an introduction for one person that could be used as a biographical entry in a book of fictional characters. Plot diagram, character map, major themes, types of conflict, setting map. 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. In 2005, coppola rereleased the film as the outsiders. The outsiders vocabulary mapping appendix c, d, e teacher directions. The narrator of i the outsiders, ponyboy is fourteen years old and a greaser. Drop a few hints to get them started race, grade level, age, grades, interests, socioeconomic status. An activity booklet based on the novel the outsiders by s. This essay asks one to critically assess the main arguments becker puts forward in outsiders. This activity explores currentday gang violence and discourages students from joining gangs. See more ideas about the outsiders, teaching and middle school literacy. The outsiders activities and educational links novel novice. The movie stars matt dillon, patrick swayze, rob lowe, tom cruise, and other notable actors.
Hintons the outsiders, in which kids read passages from the beginning of the book and identify. 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. Similarities between the book and the movie differences between the book and the movie. The new york times taut with tension, filled with drama.
Youll even find a link to a fabulous free final project. The book details the conflict between two rival gangs divided by their socioeconomic. Introduction activity focusing on characterization. This is intended for use after chapter 3 4, but could be used at any point in the novel. Hinton to engage your students in exploring the similarities and differences between the socs and greasers.
Sep 16, 2016 if you teach the outsiders as a class novel, heres an activity guaranteed to. Jan 10, 2010 below you will find educational links to a variety of activities surrounding s. Get ideas and strategies to fill your unit with creativity and flair in this blog post featuring ten creative activities for the outsiders. Free the outsiders worksheets and literature unit for. Activities include plot diagrams, mapping characters. Introduce the topic of interviews and steer the conversation around to their purposegetting to know someone better and finding out how they tick.
Free the outsiders study unit worksheets for teachers to print. Students will need a copy of the directions, the chapter word lists, and at least five word web template pages. The outsiders this package provides students with everything they need to complete a novel study on the outsiders. Use this fun class activity for the outsiders by s. The complete novel and included deleted scenes that make the movie more faithful to the. Hinton to engage your students in exploring the theme of stereotyping. Do a reading to perform a task book starter activity, see appendix b add own clip art.
In tulsa, oklahoma, ponyboy curtis greaser, the main character, is introduced as he is going to the movies when socs, members of a rival gang, jump him. This set of lesson plans consists of approximately 110 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials. The outsiders is a book about sensitive teenage boys who alternately get into gang fights, hug one another, and burst into tears. The boys all look so young and invincible in the movie, and now one of them is dead. In this oneday fiftyminute activity, students will create a mock interview with one of the main characters from the book. Fullfill statemandated objectives and national guidelines wit. In small groups, discuss and write a description of the greaser and soc stereotype. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, at the high end of grades 68 text complexity band independently and proficiently. The outsiders was written by a teenager about teenagers. A collection of downloadable worksheets, exercises and activities to teach the outsiders, shared by english language teachers. Apr 24, 2018 the outsiders is an ideal book for the ela classroom. To check for understanding, there are three scheduled assessment times to use the scoring guide.
He is saved when a group of fellow greasers come to his rescue. Hinton is widely read in secondary schools across the nation. The outsiders is an ideal book for the ela classroom. Hinton tells the story of 14yearold ponyboy curtis and his struggle with right and wrong in a society in which he is an outsider. The novel, about a teenage boy who questions the divisions social, political, economical of the society hes trapped in, is wildly engaging for students. Feb 22, 2018 an activity booklet based on the novel the outsiders by s. Another reason the day is tinged with sadness is that the girls in my seventh grade class. 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. Explore classroom activities, puzzles, teacher resources and enrichment pdfs for this.