The Outsiders
Objectives:
To use inference to make predictions about a story.
Starter: What might have happened
here?
• The act or process of reaching a conclusion about
something based on known facts or evidence.
• Also known as: reading between the lines.
Inference =
Below is the name of the book we will be studying this year
You have 7 minutes to mind map/list with a partner what you think this novel will be
about based purely on the title.
1. What will the characters be like?
2. What might some of the themes in the novel be?
3. What do you think will happen?
4. Where do you think the action will take place?
You must be prepared to give reasons for your answers.
“The Outsiders”
“The
Outsiders”
What do you think?
Look at the book covers….
• Have any of your predictions changed? Why/why not?
• Can you make any new predictions based on the covers?
Reflect
About the author
• Susan Eloise Hinton, who was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, first began writing at the age
of 16.
• After her father died of a cancerous brain tumor, she withdrew and found solace in
writing.
• She was inspired to write The Outsiders, her first and most popular novel, because
of the two divided groups in her high school, the Greasers and the Socs.
• The Outsiders was published in 1967 (she was only 17), and it became the second-
best-selling young-adult novel in publishing history, with more than eight million
copies in print.
• Hinton's publisher suggested she use her initials instead of her first name so that
male reviewers would not ignore the novel for having been written by a female.
Setting
• The story takes place in Tulsa, Oklahoma
• Although Oklahoma has some major cities, it
is quite rural. What do you think that means
for kids?
North America
What was it like in the 1960s in the USA?
• Music
• Fashion
• Historical events
• Famous actors, athletes, etc.
• General info
• Greasers and preps/socials
Research some of the topics above. Links for websites are on the
following slides.
Music
1. What kind of music was popular during the 60s? List a few different genres.
2. What music artists were popular? What were the top songs/albums?
3. How is the music different from today? Are there any similarities?
4. Do you think the music of the time had a big influence on the generation? Do you think the music
of today has an influence on people? Why or why not?
5. Play at least two songs or clips during your presentation. (If you do not have the songs, ask a
parent or teacher to help you out.)
http://www.musicoutfitters.com/topsongs/1967.htm
http://www.thepeoplehistory.com/1967.html
Fashion
1. What kind of clothes and shoes were popular with women during the 1960s?
2. What kind of hairstyles and make-up were popular?
3. What kind of clothes, shoes and hairstyles were popular with men?
4. The “Socs” wear madras shirts in the book. What do they look like? Find a picture.
5. How would a “Greaser” have dressed? Look at images from the film Grease to get an
idea.
http://www.fiftiesweb.com/fashion/teen-hair-styles.htm
http://www.fiftiesweb.com/fashion/teen-clothing.htm
1960s fashion
Historical Events
Research some of the important events that took place during the 1960’s and choose the 5 most significant events. Look for video footage of the
events also. Explain the events are and their importance.
http://history1900s.about.com/od/timelines/
tp/1960timeline.htm
http://www.examiner.com/article/top-10-histori
cal-moments-of-the-1960s
Famous politicians,actors, athletes etc.
1. Who was Nelson Mandela and why was he jailed in 1962?
2. Who were Muhammad Ali and Billie Jean King?
3. Find out about the actor John Wayne and name 3 of the movies he
starred in.
4. Find out about Audrey Hepburn and name 3 of the movies she starred
in.
5. Find someone else who was famous in the 60’s?
General 60’s info
Why were the 60’s known as “The Swinging Sixties” in London?
How much did things cost in the 60’s?
What toys were the most popular?
What technology was invented?
http://www.thepeoplehistory.com/1960s.html
Greasers vs. Preps
Greasers:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greaser_(subculture)
http://www.reportersvintage.com/vintage-fashion/did-you-know-facts/
198-the-greaser-yesterday-and-today.html
Socs/Preps:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Preppy
Photos here:
http://oxfordclothbuttondown.com/2014/02/the-socioeconomics-of-pr
