The outsiders is a dramatic and enduring work of fiction that laid the groundwork for the ya genre. According to wikipedia, the outsiders is a comingofage novel 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. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. What is the name of the book ponyboy had to read for. They all didnt go robbing gas stations and in shoot outs, except maybe dallas. Another reason it was called the outsiders is because the gang were outsiders. Also, audiobooks are available for free with an audible trial from amazon. Susan was born on july 22, 1948, and she is currently 68 years old. Im really into books like this with a coming of age aspect to them. Philadelphia daily news what its like to live lonely and. The outsiders class set of books donorschoose project. The outsiders by s e hinton is a groundbreaking, timeless story by a brilliant writer. Hintonaccording to wikipedia, the outsiders is a comingofage novel by s.
If you would prefer to buy the new resource please search for new no outsiders book pack. The characters in the plot give the reader a feeling this can be a true story. Explain why the girls are okay with johnny and pony, and not dally. Living in those conditions might have turned someone else rebellious and bitter. She has also written several picture books, a collection of short stories, and a novel for adults. Learn the outsiders book chapter 7 with free interactive flashcards. And he knows that he can count on his friendstrue friends who. The chocolate war and beyond the chocolate war by robert cormier. The outsiders class set of books my students need 30 copies of the outsiders book for a literary unit. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures.
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. No pepsi chocolate cake chocolate milk cause ppl got tht already. Hinton was only seventeen, laying bare the hopes and terrors between teenage bravado in a world of driveins, drag races and switchblades. The 5 most important objects in the outsiders cigarettes and matches hair grease the hair grease served to the greasers for their hairstyle. The outsiders by hinton abebooks shop for books, art. Rumble fish, tex, and of course, the outsiders, which was written when she was just 16 years old. The outsiders full book comprehension flashcards quizlet. The author has created the personality of the characters through the descriptions of ponyboythe. 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.
Johnny and pony both were defending the two girls and werent bullying them. I also would like to find something similar to the kite runner and a thousand splendid suns by khaled hosseini. Hinton tells the story of 14yearold ponyboy curtis and his struggle with right and wrong in a. The outsiders was a controversial book at the time of its publication.
The outsiders sparknotes literature guide by sparknotes. Hinton, were not very heroicthey were just humansit was easy to believe that this is the way they should be. The book details the conflict between two rival gangs divided by their socioeconomic status. The author of the book, the outsiders, is susan eloise hinton, or s. Feb 16, 2010 im really into books like this with a coming of age aspect to them.
Ponyboy knows what to expect and knows he can count on his brothers and friends until the night. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. It pains me to love you a dallas winston love story the outsiders barely active i guess fanfiction romance september 18, 2017 skye johnson and johnny cade have two things in common abusive parents, and a fondness for dallas winston. The novel covers important themes like class, wealth, and society. The outsiders class set of books donorschoose project by. I also would like to find something similar to the kite runner and a thousand. See more ideas about the outsiders, teaching and middle school literacy. The story of the greasers and the socs is told from the perspective of ponyboy curtis, a young greaser. Here are some gems featuring a broad range of outsiders that have captured my imagination over the years. It is about not losing all of our innocence and it may seem hopelessly melodramatic, but as hinton says herself, it works, because kids feel that way. This remarkable novel gives a moving, credible view of the outsiders from the inside.
The outsiders essays are academic essays for citation. My students need 30 copies of the outsiders book for a literary unit. This international bestseller and inspiration for a beloved movie is a heroic story of fr. Although he has the hair and clothes of a gangster, he has the heart of a learner and loves books and films.
I am a 7th and 8th grade language arts teacher in a socioeconomicallydepressed area. In publication for almost 50 years, the outsiders has become a standard read for schools thanks to its timeless story, poignant characters and purposefully crafted writing. The outsiders paperback deckle edge, april 20, 2006. About the outsiders student packet student packet grades 78 activities to teach reading, thinking and writing using the novel, the outsiders as. Our school needs technology and books in order that we are to better able. Jul 19, 2007 the outsiders was an audacious debut written when s. Hintons novel the outsiders, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. The outsiders classroom book set classroom novel sets. Hinton, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis. The outsiders was an audacious debut written when s. Buy the outsiders puffin modern classics new ed by s e hinton isbn. Ponyboy is a parentless greaser who knows his place in town on the east side, which is also the poor side of town. Susan elouise hinton started this book at the age of 15 as a short story about a boy who gets beaten up on the way home from the movies.
Hinton was 15 when she started writing the novel, butdid most of the work when she was sixteen and a junior in high school. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Many of our students live in poverty and our county has one of the highest unemployment rates in the state. The outsiders study guide contains a biography of author s. This comes with 2 pages of research graphic organizers. When finished, simply tape the two pages together for a great classroom poster. What part of the novel is the hardest for hinton to write. E hinton is a thrilling, emotional, and tragic adventure.
Assign both pages to 1 student or let students work in pairs. The outsiders sparknotes literature guide by sparknotes, s. Dear reader, it is very difficult for me to write about myself, and especially the outsiders, which was written at a horrendous time in my life, was published by a series of mindboggling synchronicities, and has gone further than any author dared dream. The book takes place in tulsa, oklahoma, in 1965, but it is never stated in the book. The perks of being a wallflower by chobosky i think thats how you spell it. Hinton is also the author of that was when, this is now 1971. This international bestseller and inspiration for a beloved movie is a heroic story of friendship and belonging. 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. Hinton was all the rag usefull links related to the outsiders by s. Created by harvard students for students everywhere, sparknotes is a new breed of study guide.
Choose from 500 different sets of the outsiders book chapter 7 flashcards on quizlet. But ponyboy is pretty sure that hes got things figured out. A selection of 35 books, covering eyfs to y6, selected to support primary schools to develop a curriculum response to the equality act 2010. He knows that he can count on his brothers, darry and sodapop. This article is within the scope of wikiproject novels, an attempt to build a comprehensive and detailed guide to novels, novellas, novelettes and short stories on wikipedia. Study 23 terms the outsiders vocabulary chapters 46. Pony is an outsider because he is a greaser, and he is also different from the other greasers. The new york times taut with tension, filled with drama.
Give me a book featuring a fishoutof water and im hooked sorry. Hinton tells the story of 14yearold ponyboy curtis and his struggle with right and wrong in a society in which he is an outsider. Twobit or steve or even soda would have gone right along with him, just to see if they could embarrass the girls, but that kind of kicks just doesnt appeal to me. The outsiders classroom book set classroom novel sets bookpal. I personally believe, that the outsiders is one of the best books there is. She used her initials when publishing the book because she wanted to keep her name private from everyone else. Two synonymsdefinitions and sentences from the book.
This international bestseller and inspiration for a. The reason for the title the outsiders is because not only were the greasers on the of society, they didnt belong. Like a lot of lonely kids, i found solace in books and identified with characters who are outsiders like me who happened to be doing something incredible. The socs idea of having a good time is beating up greasers like ponyboy.
It confronted america with a new breed of antihero from the wrong side of the class divide, and became a bestselling classic of youthful rebellion. Hinton irrevocably altered the course of juvenile literature in america with her first novel. Hinton is the author of a number of bestselling and beloved books for young adults, including that was then, this is now. The outsiders book vancouver public library bibliocommons. The outsiders vocabulary chapters 46 sentences study. Dally is being rude and ignorant to the girls, so the girls dont like dally.
What are all the foods the characters from the book the outsiders by s. At a time when the average youngadult novel was, in. The download is available via purchase from amazon for the outsiders. What problem does the librarian have with the outsiders. This book has been banned from some schools and libraries because of the portrayal of gang violence, underage. Aug 17, 2018 the download is available via purchase from amazon for the outsiders. Its what they do the most the switchblade served to kill bob and also helped dallas escaped. When in the book the outsiders is ponyboy curtis considered. Sep 23, 2007 few books come steeped in an aura as rich as s. What is the inspiration behind the book the outsiders. In the novel the outsiders, ponyboy is an intelligent child with a big imagination and enjoys reading. 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. If you would like to participate, you can edit one of the articles mentioned below, or visit the project page, where you can join the project and contribute to the general project discussion to talk over new ideas and. Dec 15, 2010 what are all the foods the characters from the book the outsiders by s.