Hinton thoughtfully crafted the outsiders out of her own experiences. Hintons website hintons website is full of info on the outsiders and hintons other books. The outsiders is the lifestory of fourteenyearold ponyboy michael curtis. The struggle of three brothers to stay together after their parents death and their quest for identity among the conflicting values of their adolescent society. The outsiders has been one of the most popular book among teens and preteens since it came out in 1967. The book was set in the 1960s in tulsa, oklahoma, america. When i was younger, it was because i loved the characters specifically darry. Jul 03, 2007 neil griffiths is the author of two novels, published by penguin. The outsiders novel simple english wikipedia, the free. Whether youre a greaser or a soc, youve got to admit this is a great reading. Praise for the outsiders this remarkable novel gives a moving, credible view of the outsiders from the inside. The movie comes to an end and the group decides to walk over to twobits house to get his car to take the girls home.
Hinton was 15 when she began writing the novel and 17 when it was published. Ponyboy in the outsiders thinks his life is figured out, until one night his world is flipped upside down. They are seen by following two rival groups, the greasers and. Ask your class why a teenager would want to be part of a gang. Every seventh grader that went to creekland middle school had to read the outsiders by s. 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. You will also use this knowledge in the final project. One of the most groundbreaking sociology texts of the 20th century, howard s. Use these lessons immediately and for years to come.
The outsiders for banned books week 2014 virtual read. At least he knows what to expectuntil the night someone takes things too far. Puffin is proud to publish this contemorary classic for a new generation of readers. The outsiders is about two weeks in the life of a 14yearold boy.
Which of the themes do you feel is the central idea of the book. New moon the twilight saga, book 2 by stephenie meyer 4. The book is based off of her personal observations of two rival gangs at will. Shop the outsiders 30th anniversary complete novel edition bluray 1983 at best buy. The outsiders 30th anniversary complete novel edition blu. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. But no on much else besides trouble with the socs, a vicious gang of rich kids whose idead oa good time is beating up greasers like ponyboy. His east side neighborhood is patrolled by bullying socials, rich kids from the west side of. The true story that inspired the outsiders mens journal. This book was published forty years ago and is still popular because it has an interesting theme and characters as well. You are about to travel back in time to a world very different from that which you live in today. Written in 1965 when she was only 16, the outsiders has sold over 14 million copies worldwide and averages 600,000 sales per year.
Hinton ebook product description a heroic story of friendship and belonging no one ever said life was easy. Points to ponder let get you up to speed on key information and facts on the outsiders by s. The outsiders in class we have been reading a novel called the outsiders by s e hilton. Neil griffiths top 10 books about outsiders art and design. Twobit and marcia are continuing to get along, and as they walk ponyboy and cherry amaze themselves as they divulge insights as confidants. Thirty years later, it speaks to teenagers as powerfully as ever. Students are able to gain knowledge about ponyboy to critique and understand his actions and feelings. The outsiders chapter 10 audiobook by thomasson morris instruction. The book follows two rival groups, the greasers and the socs pronounced by. Hinton has written a novel that deals with the changes youth experience during adolescence. I realized the music i identified with, the movies i would consider classics, and read books that no other book could compare with.
The novel tells the story of ponyboy curtis and his struggles with right and wrong in a society in which he believes that he is an outsider. The outsiders is narrated by a fourteenyearold called ponyboy curtis weird name, but a cool kid. The outsiders paperback deckle edge, april 20, 2006. Hintons classic story of a boy who finds himself on the outskirts of regular society remains as powerful today as it was the day it was first published. The outsiders has sold over 14 million copies worldwide and averages 600,000 sales per year. Cherry shares her philosophy on what separates the two. One thing everyone can agree on is that the outsiders is one of the greatest books of all time, and has influenced teenagers everywhere. The outsiders isnt so much a ya book as a book about books and films that young. Aug 17, 2018 the download is available via purchase from amazon for the outsiders. The outsiders continues to be relevant to adolescents, opening discussions on acceptance, rejection, and stereotyping. The title of this book is related to the story, because in the novel, ponyboy and johnny are outsiders. He knows that he can count on his brothers, darry and sodapop. I had read it and reread it more than any harry potter, divergent, or even saint anything. Y our task is to gain knowledge of the early 1960s culture in order to better understand and connect with the characters in the outsiders.
What book do johnny and ponyboy read in the church. The book details the conflict between two rival gangs divided by their socioeconomic status. Betrayal in naples, winner of the authors club best first novel, and saving caravaggio, shortlisted for the costa novel of the year. Hinton explores a multitude of themes throughout the story, such as friendship, and coming of age. A story written in 1965 is still relevant today and captivates the reader with a youthful, slangy writing style which allows the reader to bond with the characters. Outsiders, a new series which tells the story of a secret clan in the appalachians and the battle to keep their land, premieres this week on wgn. Hinton, is a novel full of teachable moments that help the student understand how the protagonist, ponyboy curtis, grows and matures. Ponyboy and his greaser gang fight rival gang the socs short for socials, the wealthier, more preppie kids and try to make a place for themselves in the world. Acceptance is an important theme in the story that connects with teen readers because they. Beckers outsiders revolutionized the study of social deviance. Read a plot overview of the entire book or a chapter by chapter summary and analysis. Ponyboy is pretty smart and has a lot of opportunity in front of him, but he comes from the wrong side of town and hangs out with a bunch of similarly weirdlynamed friends who drop out, smoke cigarettes, and get busted for robbing stores and. Make sure to include the protagonist and antagonist in your character selection. The outsiders book hamilton public library bibliocommons.
The outsiders novel project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. More recently, hinton has written a novel, hawkes harbor, published in 2004, and short stories, some of tims stories, published in 2007, for adults. It is important to add sufficient detail to all parts of the map. The outsiders was groundbreaking, but it didnt create.
Hinton was 15 when she started writing the novel, butdid most of the work when she was sixteen and a junior in high school. Inside youll find 30 daily lessons, 20 fun activities, 180 multiple choice questions, 60 short essay questions, 20 essay questions, quizzeshomework assignments, tests, and more. The book follows two rival groups, the greasers and the socs who are divided by their socioeconomic status. 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. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Finally, darry convinces the reporters to leave, but the nurses still will not give pony, soda, and darry any information about the conditions of dally and johnny medical information is privileged and is only given to family members. It remains a great book, timeless in its depiction of young people struggling to grow to maturity and understanding while a virtual whirlwind of competing societal pressures rages around them. Beckers outsiders broke new ground in the early 1960sand the ideas it proposed and problems it raised are still argued about and inspiring research internationally. When i was in my eighth grade year, i first picked up the outsiders, by s.
The movie, however, was one of the worst things ive ever laid eyes on. Hintons bestselling classic and directed by academy award and golden globewinner and emmynominee francis ford coppola the godfather trilogy, bram stokers dracula, this story focuses on the class struggles between two groups of oklahoma teenagers during the 1960s. The new york times taut with tension, filled with drama. 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 book is based off of her personal observations of two rival gangs at will rodgers high school. Also, audiobooks are available for free with an audible trial from amazon. The outsiders was published when she was seventeen and was her stark answer to the fluffy high school stories about proms and dates typical of the 1960s. It is a classic that i would recommend to anyone young and old. Before reading the outsiders, it is important to discuss some of the major themes present in the novel.
You can publish your book online for free in a few minutes. The outsiders was groundbreaking, but it didnt create ya fiction. S e hinton wrote the outsiders, her first book, when she was 17. The free the outsiders notes include comprehensive information and analysis to help you understand the book. The outsiders by s e hinton penguin books australia. According to wikipedia, the outsiders is a comingofage novel by s. How the outsiders became one of the most important business. This book is about a boy named ponyboy curtis and his brothers an. The outsiders, chapter 11 audiobook by thomasson morris instruction. What does slugged mean when used in the book the outsiders.
But ponyboy is pretty sure that hes got things figured out. 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. See a complete list of the characters in the outsiders and indepth analyses of ponyboy curtis, johnny cade, cherry valance, sodapop curtis, and darry curtis. The outsiders is a dramatic and enduring work of fiction that laid the groundwork for the ya genre. Over the years, people wouldnt remember the book, only to describe it as the book that had the greasers. Outsiders a novel published in 1967 was ranked 43rd amongst the top 100 banned books by the american library association. These free notes consist of about 38 pages 11,170 words and contain the following sections. The outsiders may not be a huge best seller, but it is the book that appears to be influencing ceos and big hedge fund and private equitytype investors. The outsiders cliffsnotes study guides book summaries. Using the websites, books, graphic organizers, and other information provided on theprocess page, you and your group will be asked to explore many aspects of the 60s. Make sure to include an appropriate illustration based on the characters attributes that are outlined in the novel. The outsiders lesson plan contains a variety of teaching materials that cater to all learning styles. Hinton was born and raised in tulsa, oklahoma, which is also the setting for the outsiders.
Definitely check out the faq section spotlight on s. Use the audio commentary and the secondary links within the virtual field trip to find the following information. The book featured virtual characters of broken families and it talked. As the three brothers wait at the hospital to find out about their friends conditions, reporters bombard them with questions. Hinton is also the author of that was when, this is now 1971, adapted. Big david, little david 1995 is a picture book, and the puppy sister 1995 is a childrens chapter book. Online versions are currently the only items available to borrow during the closure of all of our branches due to the covid19 pandemic. Hintonaccording to wikipedia, the outsiders is a comingofage novel by s. May 08, 2014 the outsiders may not be a huge best seller, but it is the book that appears to be influencing ceos and big hedge fund and private equitytype investors. Praise for the outsiders 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. His east side neighborhood is patrolled by bullying socials, rich kids from the west side of town.
We have tons of resources for ela teachers including. Yes, there is an allstar cast of future legends in this movie, but it had terrible writing and did not go by the book enough. Create a character map for four to six of your favorite characters from the outsiders. Hinton tells the story of 14yearold ponyboy curtis and his struggle with right and wrong in a society in which he is. The book details the conflict between two rival gangs divided by their socioeconomic.