Name: __________________________________
Anticipation Guide for The Outsiders
Part One:
Directions: Beside each statement, circle the number that represents best how you feel about that statement.
Strongly Agree
Agree
1
2
Indifferent
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
3
4
5
1. All gang members are bad people.
1 2 3 4 5
2. Friends are less important than family.
1 2 3 4 5
3. Physical fights are a respectable way to “handle” problems.
1 2 3 4 5
4. Running away from a problem is sometimes the best solution.
1 2 3 4 5
5. People from different social classes cannot be real friends.
1 2 3 4 5
6. Kids without parents will most likely be “problems” later.
1 2 3 4 5
7. You should stand up for you think is right, even if most people disagree with you.
1 2 3 4 5
8. Members of authority are strict because they have your best interest at heart.
1 2 3 4 5
9. A “good” family includes parents, siblings, and a nice house.
1 2 3 4 5
10. Rich people have it better than poor people.
1 2 3 4 5
11. People of different social classes cannot understand each other.
1 2 3 4 5
12. Juvenile delinquents cannot be heroes.
1 2 3 4 5
13. Poor people get in trouble more often than rich people.
1 2 3 4 5
14. Someone wearing a plaid shirt is probably more trustworthy than someone
1 2 3 4 5
wearing a leather jacket.
15. Your appearance identifies who you are.
1 2 3 4 5
16. “Things are rough all over.”
1 2 3 4 5
17. “Nothing gold can stay.”
1 2 3 4 5
Part Two:
Directions: Circle three statements from the list above that interest you. On the back of this paper, explain why
you “agree” or “disagree” with each statement. Write 4+ sentences for each statement. Be sure to number the
ones you have chosen.