The Outsiders-Short read but worth it!
The Outsiders is a great book about a gang of friends who deal with some very big
problems, and a great moral. A boy named Ponyboy, and his two brothers, Sodapop
and Derry, become greasers when their parents die in a car crash
According to Ponyboy, the Socs initiate most of the violence by driving around at
night looking for Greasers to beat up. ... While the Greasers also engage in criminal
behavior, one could argue that the Socs are more of a disgrace and menace to
society, because their behavior is unprovoked and unwarranted.
Definition of outsider & teenager – example situations
The outsiders – Chapter 1
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We are going to read a story about a a gang of friends
who deal with big problems.
With your partner try to guess which of the points are
mentioned in the passage.
Then read the text and check your predictions.
Descriptions
which
establish gang conflict The conflict is based on class Ponyboy lack’s common
between
the
Socs
and and appearance.
sense.
Greasers.
Ponyboy identifies
the Socs
Descriptions
appearance.
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with
of
Ponyboy’s introspection reveal
Ponyboy’s fear of death
that he has unique qualities
Getting into trouble.
like intelligence.
Where they Spend money.
A social outing.
How does Ponyboy feel? What do we know about his social
abilities and intelligence ? Support your answer with
evidence from the novel.
Who are the greasers and who are the socs?
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With the person next to you, try to complete each one so
that it makes sense (use your imagination).When you have
finished, we will read the text (quickly!) and you will
have to complete the sentences on the basis of the
information in the text.
1. Steve Randle loves cars but he treats Ponyboy like a
………………..
2. Two – Bit Matthews always has a …………………..to tell, likes
to ………….and ……………………..with the police.
3. Dallas Winston, who was first arrested at the age of
……………….., radiates ………………………………………
4. Once the danger has passed, Darry tells Ponyboy off for
walking alone without a ……………
5. The authorities allow the three brothers to stay to
together as long as the ……………………….
How is Johnny portrayed?
How does Ponyboy receive Darry’s words?
Which role has Darry taken and which has Sodapop? ( role of
father – nurturing mother)
What kind of sacrifices did Danny have to make?
Why do you think Darry acts this way?
What big plans do Sodapop have?
What is a common characteristic among these kids? (
dysfunctional homes need gang to substitute what is missing in
their own families) hence the name of the books outsides cz
they feel like outisders.
Using the key words write a a brief summary of chapter 1.
Walks out of the movie – wishes he had company – not safe –
rival gang – poor – avoids trouble – careless – car following
him – threaten to cut his hair – come to his aid – chasing off
the Socs – weapon – total control - sacrifices – plans to
marry.