The Outsiders is an award winning novel written by S.E. Hinton. In this story you will read about two gangs, the Greasers and the Socs. These gangs were protective of their turf, loyal to their members, and intense in their interactions. This web activity will introduce you to the book, sparking your curiosity so that you will want to learn more by starting the novel as soon as you can!
Meet S. E. Hinton Did you know that some schools have banned S. E. Hinton’s books? (This means they will not allow their students to read them.) According to the website you are about to visit, “S.E. Hinton is one of the most popular and best known writers of young adult fiction.” Click here to learn about S. E. Hinton.
Time Period for the Outsiders Have you ever seen the TV show Happy Days? Maybe Fonzie and the cast look familiar. The show Happy Days is a good example of what a people looked like and dressed like during the time the Outsiders novel is set. Fonzi Fonzi
Meet The Greasers One of the gangs you will read about in The Outsiders is called the Greasers. Fonzi, shown on the previous slide, would have been considered a Greaser. Click here to meet the Greasers.
Meet The Socs Another gang you will read about in the book The Outsiders is called the Socs. As you read S.E. Hinton’s story, you will feel the tension between the Socs and the Greasers. Click here to Meet the Socs.
Greasers VS. Socs The Greasers and the Socs are different in many ways. Read the two paragraphs that answer the question… “What separates the Socs from the Greasers?” Use this link to fill in the Chart on your WS.
What is Madras? The Socs wore madras. The Greasers probably would not have been caught dead in madras. You know what madras looks like… you may even own some… you just may not know that’s what the pattern is called. Below are some examples of madras plaids. Click the link below to learn more about this fabric.
Who is Paul Newman? While reading The Outsiders you will see the name Paul Newman. He was very popular in Hollywood during the 1950’s and 1960… which is the time period of the story. While reading The Outsiders you will see the name Paul Newman. He was very popular in Hollywood during the 1950’s and 1960… which is the time period of the story. To see what he looked like and to see what movies he starred in, click here. To see what he looked like and to see what movies he starred in, click here.