1. Brief preview of the author, book, and era

2. S.E. Hinton Born in the 1950s in Tulsa, Oklahoma Wrote her 1 st book in high school at the age of 16 years old- Outsiders (1967) Became famous with the book Writer’s block for 3yrs. Wrote 2 pages a day 1971 published That Was Then This is Now Other literary works: Rumble Fish, Tex, Taming the Star Runner, Big David Little David & Puppy Fish Books that made major motion pictures: Outsiders, That Was Then This is Now & Rumble Fish (Susan Eloise Hinton)

3. “ Outsiders ” Drug abuse, students rebelling against school and their parents, trouble with the cops, poverty, gangs and street fights burst from the pages of Hinton’s novels. “Voice of the Youth” Topics for Teens Second-best selling young- adult novel in publishing history The Outsiders themes *Social Struggles (School/Community) *Coming of Age

4. “Outsiders” - Awards The Outsiders received many awards: New York Herald Tribune Best Teenage Books List Chicago Tribune Book World Spring Book Festival Honor Book Media and Methods Maxi Award ALA Best Books for Young Adults Massachusetts Children’s Book Award

5. GREASERS & SOCIALS IN THE BOOK THERE ARE TWO GROUPS: GREASERS AND SOCIALS THE GREASERS ARE LIVING IN POVERTY AND ARE MORE EMOTIONAL THAN THE SOCIALS. THE SOC’S ARE RICH AND TOO COOL TO FEEL ANYTHING.

6. A city divided in two Each gang has its own territory Greasers - east Socials - west

7. The Greasers The Greasers come from lower class families. Many of them eventually drop out of high school. Nobody trusts them and they are always looked down upon by adults.

8. The Socials The socials come from wealthy families. They are trusted by everyone but the greasers. They pick many fights with greasers and are frequently intoxicated.

9. The Fifties Drive-In Theaters & Gas Stations

10. The Sixties Rampant drug use associated with era Social Revolution Anti-War Movement Civil Rights Rise of Feminism Chicano Movement Sniper shooting at UT

11. The Sixties continued … Technology

12. Culture & Music

13. Outsiders They walked out slowly, silently, smiling. "Need a haircut, greaser?" The medium-sized blond pulled a knife out of his back pocket and flipped the blade open. I finally thought of something to say. "No." I was backing up, away from that knife. Of course I backed right into one of them. They had me down in a second. I fought to get loose, and almost did for a second; then they tightened up on me and slugged me a couple of times. So I lay still, swearing at them between gasps. A blade was held against my throat. "How'd you like that haircut to begin just below the chin?"

14. Are you ready for the world of the “Stay gold, Ponyboy. Stay gold…” ?