THE OUTSIDERS ESSAY
1. State Character’s name: ________________
2. Give a character description from the beginning of
the book. Cite several examples of a character's
speech, actions or thoughts to support.
3. Cite 2 examples of conflict that cause your
character to change.
4. Give a character description of the change your
character has gone through. How do they see things
differently and support with evidence from the book.
The Title: The Outsiders
1. List 5 specific examples from the book The
Outsiders that illustrate how their experiences
are different from the norms of society.
2. How does this make them seen as being
different?
THE OUTSIDERS TITLE
 (Intro)The title The Outsiders relates the idea that a group of teens, the
greasers, are different from the norms of society. The greasers don’t follow
the expected rules and behavior that most of society embraces.
 (Details) Use 3 good sentences!
Poor
Drink
Smoke
Fight
Appearance: hair, t-shirts, etc.
 (Conclusion) For these reasons it is clear that the title of this novel
reveals the idea of being different, not being the “normal” members of
society.
NOTHING GOLD CAN STAY
1. What is the Theme (message) to the poem Nothing
Gold Can Stay?
2. Give three experiences from the book that specifically
illustrate the theme.
3. How do we turn it into a positive message and be
able to explain your reasoning.