Before Your Read The Outsiders – Research and
Presentation
Directions: Each group will be responsible for a
particular topic relating to the 1960's. The goal is to
become informed enough about that topic to
educate other members of the class. Presentations
on the various topics will be given on Thursday.
Use the many websites to learn more about the
1960's and answer the following questions related to
your topic. Not all websites will apply to your
group's particular topic however.
After educating yourself on the topic and
understanding the answers to the questions given,
structure that new information into a powerpoint
presentation for your classmates.
The powerpoint presentation must include a TITLE
PAGE, at least EIGHT slides of CONTENT, and a
WORKS CITED page listing the websites used to
retrieve information.
Look at the last page to see the grading rubric that
will be used to evaluate your group’s presentation.
The Outsiders Topics
1. Pop CultureLiterature and Art
2. Current Events
3. Technology and
Transportation
4. Music
5. Oklahoma
6. Entertainment and
Fashion
7. Author S.E. Hinton
The 1960’s
http://www.wgeneration.com/1960.html
http://www.carsfromyesterday.com/
http://www.thepeoplehistory.com/1960s.html
http://www.thepeoplehistory.com/60scars.html
http://www.anythingaboutcars.com/1960s-muscle-cars.html
http://history1900s.about.com/od/timelines/tp/1960timeline.htm
http://www.thepeoplehistory.com/1965.html#events
http://www.timetoast.com/timelines/1960s-technology
http://www.filmsite.org/60sintro.html
Oklahoma
http://tulsatvmemories.com/admiral.html
http://www.okhistory.org/kids/history.html
http://www.otrd.state.ok.us/StudentGuide/history.html
http://www.travelok.com/about/index.asp#01
http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/us/A0860123.html
http://www.okhistory.org/kids/crresistance
http://newsok.com/oklahomas-civil-rights-history-how-did-we-get-here/article/4983712
SE Hinton
http://www.sehinton.com/bio.html
http://aboutsehinton.com/
http://www.answers.com/topic/s-e-hinton
http://www.randomhouse.com/author/results.pperl?authorid=13074
http://www.bookrags.com/biography/se-hinton-aya/
Pop Culture- Literature/ Art
1. Why was the 1960’s era known as the “Swinging Sixties?”
2. What other nicknames or titles was the 60’s known as and why?
3. What was the inspiration of many artists during the 1960’s?
4. Andy Warhol was probably the most famous artist of this era. What can you tell me about his style of art, and who
are some others who followed this trend?
5. What are some of the works that were created by these artists? List two and find two images.
6. What was the focus of literature during this time?
7. How was Harper Lee’s work representative of this following? (Include facts about her most popular work)
8. What are some other notes on 1960’s literature that you found interesting or important?
Entertainment / Fashion
1. How did radio develop or change in the 1960s? How did television develop or change?
2. What was the impact of entertainment like radio and TV on culture?
3. What popular movies came out around 1966-1967?
4. Paul Newman, Annette Funicello, and Frankie Avalon are all referenced in The Outsiders film. Find facts and pictures
about these stars from the 1960s.
5. Explain a transition, or change, in entertainment that occurred during this decade.
6. What were some popular fads of the 1960’s? What was the reason for this focus on products?
7. How did fashion change over the first 5 years of the decade? Describe and include pictures some of the new
products of the decade.
8. What did the change in hairstyles represent for the decade?
Current Events
1. What war/ conflict happened in this decade that involved the US?
2. Who was the president during 1966 (the year The Outsiders was published)?
3. What were some of the historical events of this era in the United States? Many of these are still talked about today
because of their significance. Be sure to include details of the events you mention.
4. What were some of the historical events of this era in the world? Many of these are still talked about today because
of their significance. Be sure to include details of the events you mention.
5. What was the biggest issue of US education in the 1960’s? Explain other related issues and events that occurred
because of this issue in US education.
6. Many great sports moments occurred in this decade. What were some of these?
7. How were professional sports impacted by this era?
Technology/ Transportation
1. What were some of the popular cars of the late 1960’s? Name at least two and include images.
2. Who was credited with introducing “the muscle car”?
4. How did the muscle car change or influence the car world?
5. What other info can be gathered about the beginning of “the muscle car”?
6. What was significant about the pricing of the new era of automobile?
7. What types of technology (possibly car related) were introduced to the average American during this decade? Name
at least two and include images.
Music
1. What significant role did Motown play in the production of music?
2. Who was Bob Dylan and how did he influence music?
3. Who were the The Beatles and what was their impact on music?
4. What major music event was the pinnacle, or the peak, of the 1960’s music scene?
5. What information about this event was interesting or important regarding its impact on the 1960’s?
6. What technology was used to play music in cars and homes in the 1960s?
7. List some interesting facts about music in the decade of the 1960’s or list some examples of music from the 60’s and
explain how and why a change occurred.
Oklahoma
1. Describe the Katz Sit-In. In what year did it occur, who was involved and what policy did this change for the
restaurant?
2. Include an image of the Katz Sit-In.
3. Clara Luper is a very famous African-American in Oklahoma’s history. Why is she so important?
4. What is the Admiral Twin? Include an image.
5. When did the Admiral Twin open in Tulsa?
6. What is the bird, fish, flower, reptile and rock for the state of Oklahoma?
7. Where does the name “Oklahoma” come from? On what date was Oklahoma made a part of the United States?
8. How did the Dust Bowl begin?
S.E. Hinton
1. What is S.E. Hinton’s full name?
2. How old was S.E. Hinton when she first started writing “The Outsiders” and how long did it take for her to write the
novel?
3. Why did S.E. Hinton publish “The Outsiders” under this name and not her full name?
4. When was “The Outsiders” published?
5. Why do some book critics find “The Outsiders” too controversial?
6. What does S.E. Hinton believe it takes to become a successful writer?
7. Where did S.E. Hinton graduate from high school?
8. Where did S.E. Hinton go to college?
9. What did S.E. Hinton become known as after “The Outsiders” was published?
10. What are some of the other titles that S.E. Hinton has written?
Gangs
1. What is a gang?
2. What 3 cities did gangs form the most in?
3. What are some of the gang’s from the 1960’s?
4. What was different and new about the gangs of the 1960’s?
5. Which area (rural, urban, and suburban) has the most gang activity?
6. Gang members usually come from what social and economic hierarchy?
7. What is the name of the U.S. Senate Committee who investigates gangs and organized crime?
8. In the 1960s who was the U.S. Attorney General?
9. What name does the Italian-American mafia go by?
Before Your Read The Outsiders – Research and Presentation
Group Members: ____________________________________________________________________________________
Topic: ___________________________________________
Grading Rubric for The Outsiders Research and Presentation
Slide Content
Content is accurate and
Content is mostly accurate and
Content is not always
information is presented in a
presented in a logical order, yet
accurate or presented in a
___________/40
logical order.
is still generally easy to
logical order, making it
understand.
difficult to follow.
Pictures and Layout
__________/15
Title Page and Works
Cited
__________/5
Grammar, Usage, and
Mechanics
_________/10
Presentation flows well and
logically.
Presentation reflects extensive use
of images in a creative way. Meets
content requirement.
There is a clear, eye catching title
page and an accurate works cited.
Presentation flows well. Images
used correctly. Correct number
of slides. Overall presentation is
interesting.
Presentation is unorganized.
Images are not used in a
relevant manner. Lacking in
number of slides.
Presentation has no flow.
Images poorly used.
Insufficient number of slides.
Title page and works cited are
accurate.
Either title page or works
cited is lacking or incomplete.
Title page and works cited are
missing or incomplete.
No spelling errors. No grammar
errors. Text is in authors' own
words
Minor spelling errors or
grammar errors.
Text is in authors' own words.
Some spelling errors and
grammar errors.
Not all of text in authors' own
words.
Many spelling/ grammar
errors and/or text is copied.
Group Participation/
Work Ethic
_________/20
Group works well together, stays
on task, divides duties effectively.
Presentation
__________/10
Group is well prepared, clearly
communicates, and each group
member effectively demonstrates
a role.
Total Score_________/ 100
Group does not work well
together, stay on task, or
work equally.
Group is prepared,
communicates the information,
and each group member has a
role.
Group is not prepared or
ineffectively communicates
the information.
__________/15
Title Page and Works
Cited
__________/5
Grammar, Usage, and
Mechanics
_________/10
Group is not prepared, does
not communicate the
information, or does not have
full participation.
Comments:
Before Your Read The Outsiders – Research and Presentation
Group Members: ____________________________________________________________________________________
Topic: ___________________________________________
Grading Rubric for The Outsiders Research and Presentation
Slide Content
Content is accurate and
Content is mostly accurate and
Content is not always
information is presented in a
presented in a logical order, yet
accurate or presented in a
___________/40
logical order.
is still generally easy to
logical order, making it
understand.
difficult to follow.
Pictures and Layout
Questionable or not
presented in a logical order,
making it difficult to follow.
Questionable or not
presented in a logical order,
making it difficult to follow.
Presentation flows well and
logically.
Presentation reflects extensive use
of images in a creative way. Meets
content requirement.
There is a clear, eye catching title
page and an accurate works cited.
Presentation flows well. Images
used correctly. Correct number
of slides. Overall presentation is
interesting.
Presentation is unorganized.
Images are not used in a
relevant manner. Lacking in
number of slides.
Presentation has no flow.
Images poorly used.
Insufficient number of slides.
Title page and works cited are
accurate.
Either title page or works
cited is lacking or incomplete.
Title page and works cited are
missing or incomplete.
No spelling errors. No grammar
errors. Text is in authors' own
words
Minor spelling errors or
grammar errors.
Text is in authors' own words.
Some spelling errors and
grammar errors.
Not all of text in authors' own
words.
Many spelling/ grammar
errors and/or text is copied.
Group Participation/
Work Ethic
_________/20
Group works well together, stays
on task, divides duties effectively.
Presentation
__________/10
Group is well prepared, clearly
communicates, and each group
member effectively demonstrates
a role.
Total Score_________/ 100
Comments:
Group does not work well
together, stay on task, or
work equally.
Group is prepared,
communicates the information,
and each group member has a
role.
Group is not prepared or
ineffectively communicates
the information.
Group is not prepared, does
not communicate the
information, or does not have
full participation.