The Outsiders
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Transcript of The Outsiders
By S. E. Hinton
Have you experienced cliques?
What is your impression of bullying?
Can you define “a loner”?
Greasers
Hoods
Juvenile Delinquents
Socials
List common characteristics using a Venn diagram.
ONE OF THE FIRST MODERN WRITERS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
WANTED TO WRITE YA REALISTIC FICTION
BEGAN WRITING THE OUTSIDERS AT AGE 15
BECAME ONE OF THE FIRST NOVELS TO TELL ABOUT SURVIVAL OF AN “OUTSIDE” GROUP
PORTRAYS THE WORLD OF YOUNG ADULTS OF THE 60’S AND THEIR ANXIEITES
CORVETTE STINGRAY
The sixties: a time of transitionMovies ranged from teen rebellion to beach parties, fast cars
The Beatles vs. Elvis, Four SeasonsDropout rates increaseGreaser look to preppy look to hippie dress
America torn by political unrest and race riots
Teenage gangs are a menace.Schools are safe.Gang confrontation occurs outside of school.
Family unit changes from stay-at-home moms and obedient children.
CLASS CONFLICTSEARCH FOR SELFLOYALTYFAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Tuff - Cool, SharpWeed - Cigarette Wise Cracker - A smart alic Dig - OK with thatLone it - Doing something aloneJumped - Attacked by the Socs
Lift - Steal
Hacked off - Angry
Rumble - Fight
Rank - Not cool
Lighting up – Light a cigarette
Cancer stick - Cigarette
The Fuzz - The Cops Heater - Gun Broad - GirlBoozed up - Drunk
Read chapters 1 and 2
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