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Dive into the world of "The Outsiders" by S.E. Hinton, where dramatic action unfolds among teenagers in 1967 Oklahoma. This engaging 7th-grade reading unit explores the lives of two rival gangs: the Greasers and the Socs. Through daily readings, group discussions, and creative projects like PowerPoint presentations and board games, students will discover unique friendships, values, and family dynamics. Join us to understand the importance of loyalty and staying true to oneself—“Stay gold, Ponyboy, stay gold.”
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The Outsiders By S.E. Hinton 7th grade Reading
Are you interested in: • Stories with dramatic action? • Stories told by teenagers? • Stories with unique friendships?
Who are the Outsiders? Imagine this: Oklahoma, 1967 Gangs Social economic groups Social services No parents The “Fuzz”
So, who are they? • two social “gangs’ • Different values • Unique families • Dedication to “gang”
Unit Expectations • Daily readings • Participation in group discussion • Work on study guides • Daily vocabulary assignments • Work cooperatively in groups • Learning Centers • Writing project
Learning Center Activities • Power point project celebrating family • Designing a game board • Working with a budget • Creating a newspaper
Learning Center Expectations • Work cooperatively • Work quietly • Quality projects • Time management • Presentations
Are you ready for the world of the The Outsiders “Stay gold, Ponyboy. Stay gold…”