The Outsiders:
Copy what’s
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in RED in
your
Skills
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Background Strategies
Knowledge Section!
OBJECTIVE- STUDENTS WILL LEARN HOW
T H E S E T T I N G ( H I S TO R I C A L T I M E
PERIOD) SHAPES THE CHARACTERS AND
P L O T W I T H I N “ T H E O U T S I D E R S .”
L A F S . 7 . R L . 1 . 3 - A N A LY Z E H O W
PA R T I C U L A R E L E M E N T S O F A S TO R Y O R
DRAMA INTERACT (HOW SETTING
S HAPES THE CHAR AC TERS O R PLOT).
EQ- DOES THE ENVIRONMENT AFFECT
THE INDIVIDUAL , OR DOES THE
INDIVIDUAL AFFECT THE
ENVIRONMENT?
END OF LESSON ASSESSMENT- STUDENTS
W I L L H AV E TO C O M P L E T E A N O U T L I N E
T H AT L I S T S H I S TO R I C A L FA C T S F R O M T H E
S E T T I N G O F T H E O U T S I D E R S .”
T&T- What does it mean to be an outsider?
Tell your turn and talk partner about a time
when you felt different from the crowd.
This little guy!
The Outsiders: Trailer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJmi3-Eau00
Summary
The Outsiders is a coming-of-age novel. The story
follows two rival social groups, the Greasers and
the Socs (short for Socials). The groups are divided
by their socioeconomic status (the poorer
Greasers, and the rich Socs). The author, S. E.
Hinton began writing the book when she was 15.
She felt like an outsider herself.
Turn & Talk- How do you choose your friends? What
are some things that are important for you to have in
common? Do you think it is fair for people to choose
friends based on how much money their parents
have?
The Outsiders
Anticipation Guide
1.
2.
3.
INDEPENDENTLY
Glue your Anticipation Guide
under your notes (Skills &
Strategies Section)
Read/think about the 9 statements
on your chart.
In the Before Reading column
write:
•
•
•
4.
“Yes” = If you agree
“No” = If you disagree
“?” = If you don’t have an
opinion
Leave the After Reading column
blank. We’ll revisit it later.
GROUP WORK
1.
Take turns sharing your answers
with your reading group.
2.
Then discuss the following the
questions:
Which statement triggers the most
thought provoking discussion? Why
do you think that’s so?
What are some memories or
connections in your own lives made
with the statements?
What are some of the
disagreements you had with the
statements? Be specific. Address
why you disagreed.
Writing Response- In your Writing Section, choose one of the discussion questions to
write about. In 5-8 sentences write out your answer. Remember to use ACE. C- V1
The Outsiders
Literacy Stations
Writing

Finish written response answering one of the discussion questions.
 Which statement triggers the most thought provoking discussion?
Why do you think that’s so?
 What are some memories or connections in your own lives made with
the statements?
 What are some of the disagreements you had with the statements? Be
specific. Address why you disagreed.
 Swap with Shoulder Partner to Peer-Edit with red pen.
Achieve 3000
◦ Complete an article of your choice
◦ Be sure to use your # laptop
Independent Reading
◦ Book Pass (Choose 5 books from the book shelf. Read it for 5
minutes. Then complete a log (detailing why you have/have not
chosen the book for your independent reading.) Return the
book to the shelf. Repeat)
◦ Complete 4-Square Novel Log for each book read
C- V1;
H- ask shoulder
partner  ask
group  raise
silent hand
A- Literacy Station
M-Sharpen
pencils/throw
trash away as
needed
P- Independent
Jig Sawing
When we hunt for specific information and then share it with
everyone else, so it is less work for everyone. Hooray!
Group Work
Topics
1. S.E. Hinton: Author’s Biography
◦
Find information on the author: Her birth date
and hometown; What was her childhood like?
Where did she go to school and college? What
other books did she write? Get information on
her personal life like her spouse and children.
1.
Google search your
topic.
2.
You may use your phone,
electronic device or the
computers.
3.
2. 1960’s Politics & News
◦
Research what was occurring politically during
the time period of The Outsiders. Who was the
President at the time? Who were some influential
leaders? What were some major events in the
1960’s? What are some news headlines during
the 1960’s?
4.
3. 1960’s Entertainment (TV, Movie, Music, Fashion)
◦
What were the popular fashions at the time?
Who were the bands and musicians everyone
listened to? What were the popular movies and
celebrities in the 1960’s?
Find as much
information on your
topic as possible.
Answer the questions
listed below the topics.
Posters need to have: 1)
the topic written at the
top. 2) a bulleted list
with the important facts
you found. 3) Pictures
(either drawn or
printed).
The Outsiders: Time Period &
Author Presentations Time to share what we found!
Time for your public speaker to present
your findings. All group members need to
participate.
Jig Sawing
Each of you hunted for specific
information. Now it’s time to share it with
everyone else one of the following topics:
1. S.E. Hinton: Author’s Biography
2. 1960’s Politics & News
3. 1960’s Entertainment (TV, Movie,
Music, Fashion)
C- Attentive V1;
Presenters V4
H- Wait until the
speaker is finished;
Then raise silent
hand for questions
A-Sharing S.E.
Hinton Information
and Chart
M-Sharpen
pencils/throw trash
away as needed
P-Active listening
The Outsiders
As you watch Prezi, OUTLINE Main Ideas and
Supporting Details. Copy this format (Quiz Grade)
http://prezi.com/dhfhtawufjgj/copy-of-copy-of-intro-the-outsiders-se-hinton/
I. S.E. Hinton
A. Supporting Detail
B. Supporting Detail
II. 1960’s News Headlines
A. Supporting Detail
B. Supporting Detail
III. 1960’s Icons
A. Supporting Detail
B. Supporting Detail
IV. 1960’s Movies
A. Supporting Detail
B. Supporting Detail
V. 1960’s Music
A. Supporting Detail
B. Supporting Detail
Exit Slip-You Do
What were some of the inferences you made about Hinton that were wrong?
What bias do you have in your experiences that led you to those wrong
conclusions about the author?
The Outsiders: Building Background Knowledge
Informational Text Connections- I Do
 LAFS.7.RI.1.2- Determine two or more
central ideas
“Can Cities Stop Gangs?”
 Read the rest of the article
independently.
 Now that you have learned enough
about the time period “The Outsiders” is
 Make annotations as you read.
set in, we are going to take out some
time to discuss some of the central ideas  Circle unknown words
integrated in the novel.
 “?”- anything you’re confused about
 We will do this using the Achieve 3000
article “Can Cities Stop Gangs?”
 Let’s begin by reading the first few
paragraphs together using annotations
and highlighting any details that are
“for” or “against” the article’s central
idea of “Cities stopping gangs.”
 “C”- connections you make
 “!”- interesting fact/ stands out
 “ “ – something that struck a strong
emotion
 Highlight any details that are “for” or
“against” the article’s central idea of
“Cities stopping gangs.”
C- V1; H- ask shoulder partner -> group -> raise silent hand; A-Rd/annotating article; Mthrow trash/sharpen pencils as needed; stay seated otherwise; P- Independent
The Outsiders: Building Background Knowledge
Informational Text Connections- We Do
LAFS.7.RI.1.1- Cite textual evidence to support analysis; LAFS.7.SL.1.1- Collaborative discussions
Group Talk
 Share the annotations as you made:
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Any unknown words
Any “?”- things you were confused about.
Any “C”- connections you made
Any “!”- interesting facts/ stands out
“ “ – something that struck a strong
emotion
 Take turns sharing the evidence you
found within the article that support the
central idea of “cities stopping gangs.”
 Discuss the specific details the author
uses to support their opinion.
Socratic Seminar Time
- You’re gonna love this!
 Choose one person from each group to
share whole group in a discussion about
the central idea from the article: Can
cities stop gangs?
 Those chosen will bring a chair to a
smaller circle. The rest of the class
needs to pull their chairs in a larger
circle. ALL students need their articles
out!
 Time to discuss!
C- V1 if you’re not in the circle; V4- if you’re discussing; H- ask shoulder partner -> group
-> raise silent hand; A-Socratic Seminar; M-throw trash/sharpen pencils as needed; stay
seated otherwise; P-Whole group
The Outsiders: Building Background Knowledge
Informational Text Connections- You Do
•Short Extended Written Responsecomplete within your “Writing Section”
Follow this acronym to help you write
your response: “RACED”
•After reading and annotating the article,
answer the following the question:
R- restate the question
• Can cities stop gangs? Use evidence from
the article to support your answer. 5-8
sentences
•LAFS7.W.1.1- Write an argument to
support claims with clear reasons and
relevant evidence.
A- give your answer to the question
C- cite evidence from the text for
support. *Use “…” marks for direct
quotes.
E- explain and expand on how your
answer and cited evidence connect.
D- Done! Wrap up your response with a
closing statement.
C- V1; H- ask shoulder partner -> group -> raise silent hand; A- Short extended
response; M-throw trash/sharpen pencils as needed; stay seated otherwise; PIndependent
The Outsiders
Literacy Stations
Writing
Finish written response: Can cities stop gangs? Use evidence
from the article to support your answer 5-8 sentences.
“RACED” R- restate the question. A- give your answer to the
question. C- cite evidence from the text for support. *Use
“…” marks for direct quotes. E- explain and expand on how
your answer and cited evidence connect. D- Done! Wrap up
your response with a closing statement.
 Swap with Shoulder Partner to Peer-Edit with red pen.
Achieve 3000
◦ Complete an article of your choice
◦ Be sure to use your # laptop
Independent Reading
◦ Book Pass (Choose 5 books from the book shelf. Read it
for 5 minutes. Then complete a log (detailing why you
have/have not chosen the book for your independent
reading.) Return the book to the shelf. Repeat)
◦ Complete 4-Square Novel Log for each book read
C- V1;
H- ask shoulder
partner  ask
group  raise
silent hand
A- Literacy Station
M-Sharpen
pencils/throw
trash away as
needed
P- Independent