11/12/13 A Novel by S.E. Hinton 1

S.E. Hinton Susan Eloise Hinton B. 1948 11/12/13 S.E. Hinton Susan Eloise Hinton B. 1948 Her nom de plum was S.E. Hinton Can you think of a reason why she disguised her first name?

Her work deals with male characters and violent conflicts 11/12/13 Because she was a woman, Hinton’s publishers worried her work would not be respected Her work deals with male characters and violent conflicts On her books, they used “S.E. Hinton” because it was “gender neutral” Question for anticipation: How old do you think she was when she started writing The Outsiders? 3

15 When Hinton started writing The Outsiders, the year was 1963 11/12/13 When Hinton started writing The Outsiders, the year was 1963 That means she was ____ years old when she started writing it 15 People good at math, how old was she when she started writing The Outsiders? 4

The Outsiders - The Inspiration 11/12/13 The Outsiders - The Inspiration In high school, Hinton was frustrated with the social divisions she witnessed She didn’t like that everyone divided themselves into “cliques.” She was also frustrated with fiction available for high school students She felt it was all very un-realistic.

The Outsiders - The Inspiration 11/12/13 The Outsiders - The Inspiration Some say the story was actually based on a friend of Hinton's who was jumped for being a "Greaser.“ She was so upset she went home that day and started writing "The Outsiders."

The Outsiders - Controversy 11/12/13 The Outsiders - Controversy Ranked #43 on the American Library Association’s Top 100 Most Frequently Challenged Books of 1990-2000 This book has been banned from some schools and libraries because it portrays Gang violence Underage smoking and drinking Strong language/slang Family dysfunction

11/12/13 The Genre When it was first released, the Outsiders was considered to be adult fiction Today, it is considered Young Adult or Teen Fiction Other works in the same genre Twilight The Hunger Games Chronicles of Narnia

Think about it... Are there different “types” of kids at school? 11/12/13 Think about it... Are there different “types” of kids at school? Nerds? Jocks? Popular? Bookworms? Teacher’s Pet?

11/12/13 The Setting 1960s Tulsa, Oklahoma

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11/12/13 Drive In The Park The Church

1967 in the U.S.A. #1 Television Show. The Beatles Popular movie 11/12/13 1967 in the U.S.A. Lyndon Baines Johnson is president. #1 Television Show. The Beatles A first-class stamp cost 5 cents. U.S. Population: 198 million Popular movie World population: 3.5 billion

11/12/13 Do you know... your 1960s... slang?

Watch out, the fuzz is after us! When did you start carrying a heater? 11/12/13 fuzz heater Watch out, the fuzz is after us! When did you start carrying a heater? broad rank That Kim is one knock- out broad! That band you like is rank!

A 1967 Mustang is one tuff car. The hoods cause trouble at night. 11/12/13 tuff hood A 1967 Mustang is one tuff car. The hoods cause trouble at night. cancer stick Pass me a cancer stick, Johnny.

I was hacked off at my parents. He got jumped by three guys. pickled 11/12/13 jumped hacked off I was hacked off at my parents. He got jumped by three guys. pickled rumble He got really pickled! (under the influence) There was a big rumble at the park.

When did you get out of the cooler? 11/12/13 make tracks the cooler When did you get out of the cooler? Hurry, we gotta make tracks. JD weed The JD got five months in jail. I could really use a weed right now.

The fight between rich and poor. 11/12/13 Major topics developed in The Outsiders The fight between rich and poor. 1. 2. The power of friendship. What does it mean to be a hero? 3. The journey from youth to adulthood. 4. Look for these topics to develop as we read the book!

The Outsiders - The Conflict 11/12/13 The Outsiders - The Conflict The Socs Pronounced: “Soshes” Short for Socials Group of privileged kids who live on the West Side The Greasers A group of teenagers from a low socio- economic background

The two major groups of characters in The Outsiders 11/12/13 The two major groups of characters in The Outsiders Greasers (Pronounced “soshes”) Socs madras – clothes with a plaid design jeans, leather jackets, T-shirts

Greaser’s“32” Ford, Coupe Ford, Mustang Convertable Socs’ “65” 11/12/13 Greaser’s“32” Ford, Coupe Socs’ “65” Ford, Mustang Convertable

Madras Shirts (worn by Socs) 11/12/13

11/12/13 Socs The blue Mustang represents the upper class Socs. It stands for money, power and authority. The rings are a symbol of wealth.

Socs (from Hollywood) : 11/12/13 Greasers and Socs (from Hollywood) :

“You’re a nice kid, Ponyboy.” -Cherry 11/12/13 “You’re a nice kid, Ponyboy.” -Cherry “I never noticed clouds and colors and stuff until you kept reminding me about them.” -Johnny “I was wishing I looked like Paul Newman-he looks tough and I don’t-but I guess my own looks aren’t so bad.” “I used to make A’s in English.” “We’re poorer than the Socs and the middle class. I reckon we’re wilder, too.” “I’ve always been kind of absent minded.” “I lie to myself all the time. But I never believe me.” “And nobody in our gang digs movies and books the way I do.” 26

Older Brother of Ponyboy Jock in HS and smart 11/12/13 Sodapop Darrell (Darry) Older Brother of Ponyboy Jock in HS and smart Trying to be a parent to Sodapop and Ponyboy Middle brother Dropped out of school Works on cars Best friend is Two-Bit Happy-go-lucky Johnny Smallest of the Greasers Parents hit him Sleeps in the park sometimes Ponyboy’s best friend Cherry Dallas Winston (Dally) Older friend of Ponyboy and Johnny Tough guy HS dropout Helps the boys out A Soc Falls for Dally Helps out the Greasers Becomes friends with Ponyboy

Cars 11/12/13 Here are two cars that are mentioned in The Outsiders. The Covair is the first car mentioned in the book. Chevy Corvair 1965 Ford Mustang 28

Drive-in Restaurants 11/12/13 These restaurants were a typical place to take a date. They were also where gangs hung out. 29

The Symbols Greaser Hair Rebellion against society 11/12/13 The Symbols Greaser Hair Rebellion against society Cannot afford physical items to make them stand out (ie cars), must use their hair to stand out During the 1960s, most men wore their hair short http://www.flickr.com/photos/whiskymac/241752752/sizes/o/in/photostream/ http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/ 30

11/12/13 Symbols The switchblade represents strength and power. The Greasers felt safer when carrying this to protect themselves.

11/12/13 The cigarette is a symbol commonly seen in the book as well. Many of the Greasers started smoking at an early age. It made them feel older and helped them fit into their group. Later it became a way of passing time and keeping calm.

11/12/13 1960s Normal 1960s Rebel

11/12/13 Think about it... Today, what do people do to show rebellion against society and laws? Can you think of something that costs nothing, but represents rebellion? 34

11/12/13 Saggin’ Pants Sagging pants is a “fashion statement” that started in prisons. Inmates have almost no possessions of their own. Refusing to pull up their pants became a form of self- expression and rebellion. http://www.flickr.com/photos/victoriapeckham/3059334807/sizes/l/in/photostream/ http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/ 35

Music and Film Here are some images of popular artists and movies. 11/12/13 Music and Film Here are some images of popular artists and movies. The Beatles Elvis Presley Beach movies Paul Newman The Beach Boys 36

The Civil Rights Movement Gains Momentum 11/12/13 The Civil Rights Movement Gains Momentum An attempt to register black voters leads to “Bloody Sunday” at Selma, Alabama

Neil A. Armstrong David R. Scott, crew of Gemini VIII 11/12/13 Neil A. Armstrong David R. Scott, crew of Gemini VIII

Quiz In what genre is the Outsiders? Who is the author? 11/12/13 Quiz In what genre is the Outsiders? Who is the author? What type of shirts do the Socs wear? What is the setting of the story? What does the slang word “hacked off” mean? What group of kids wear leather jackets, t-shirts, and blue jeans?

Answers Youth/Teen Fiction S.E Hinton Madras 1960s Tulsa, Oklahoma 11/12/13 Answers Youth/Teen Fiction S.E Hinton Madras 1960s Tulsa, Oklahoma Mad; upset Greasers