The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton What do you think of each statement?

For some kids, gangs can provide friendship and belonging. Statement #1 For some kids, gangs can provide friendship and belonging.

Statement #2 Most people stand up for what they think is right, whether or not others agree with them.

Physical violence is never appropriate to solve a problem. Statement #3 Physical violence is never appropriate to solve a problem.

Statement #4 It is more important to be a part of the “group” than to be an individual.

Statement #5 Teasing, humiliation, and harassment are a part of teenage life and should be accepted as a part of growing up.

Friendship and acceptance are very important to a teenager. Statement #6 Friendship and acceptance are very important to a teenager.

Statement #7 Once people do something really bad, they are labeled as “bad” and will never do anything good.

Many kids feel left out of social groups in school. Statement #8 Many kids feel left out of social groups in school.

Teenagers are too young and inexperienced to write a book. Statement #9 Teenagers are too young and inexperienced to write a book.

Social groups don’t play a part in school. Statement #10 Social groups don’t play a part in school.

A person’s appearance doesn’t affect the way people view him/her. Statement #11 A person’s appearance doesn’t affect the way people view him/her.

The word “family” only refers to one’s biological family. Statement #12 The word “family” only refers to one’s biological family.

Statement #13 It is acceptable to commit violence as long as it’s in the name of someone you love.

What do you think contributes to violence among teenagers? TEEN VIOLENCE What do you think contributes to violence among teenagers? What can be done to prevent teen violence?