Susan eloise hinton was only 15 when she began writing the novel and was. We realized there was a real market for books such as the outsiders, hintons longtime friend ron. The outsiders and adolescent social cultures reading on. It was also printed in 1967 and the book is only about 2 weeks. In my middle of nowhere, nj hometown, i was an outsider. Jul 19, 2016 activities for further learning with the outsiders. Hinton tells the story of 14yearold ponyboy curtis and his struggle with right and wrong in a society in which he is an outsider. Asked in the outsiders in the book the outsiders by s. Apr 26, 2017 the outsiders confronted serious stuff poverty, loneliness, violence, insecurity but was so compelling that i didnt even notice it.
Hinton, the boys caused quite a bit of trouble in the hotel, in which they were staying during the three months of filming. Facts about the outsiders took place in tulsa, oklahoma. A team of editors takes feedback from our visitors to keep trivia as up to date and as accurate as possible. It is said by ralph macchio, played as johnny cade that he read the outsiders when he was in the seventh grade. He also said that the character johnny, was one of his personal favorite characters to. The plot is further complicated by the rivalry between two gangs. On the heels of the book s 50th anniversary, we took a.
After reading the classic book, the outsiders by s. Read fun facts about the outsiders from the story outsiders completed by deadlymilkovich with 1,234 reads. Susan began writing when she was still a child, and began writing the first of her published novels in 1965. What are facts about ponyboy curtis from the outsiders answers. When i was in my eighth grade year, i first picked up the outsiders, by s. Why the outsiders still matters 50 years later rolling stone. Key facts let get you up to speed on key information and facts on the outsiders by s. This is why books like the outsiders saved me, and some advice for anyone who. I had read it and reread it more than any harry potter, divergent, or even saint anything. The outsiders was released in march 1983 and rumble fish in october 1983. Hi this is a quiz about the facts that most people dont know about the outsiders.
Ponyboys friends and the socs, rich kids who jump greasers for fun. This story deals with issues that are very close to the hearts of teens, whether in the 1960s when this book was written or today. Lead a discussion as to why hinton might have chosen such references. Will be alright if nothing goes wrong with the lighting. Tv in the 50s even though the book was published in the mid. Get an answer for what are 20 facts about the outsiders author s. Hinton is an american novelist who became famous for her novel the outsiders which she began writing when she was in high school. Strong, athletic, and intelligent, darry has quit school. When teaching the outsiders, you may want to provide or guide analysis and context of these references to further enrich the lesson. There was a vibrant internal life to the book, which. The fact that the character development is so strong in this book. The outsiders is considered one of the most romantic, heroic interpretations of 1950s youth to ever be brought to a film screen.
The outsiders web quest today you are going to be learning more about the author and the setting of the outsiders. Outsiders completed fun facts about the outsiders wattpad. These questions will be easy for those who have read the book several times. Activities for further learning with the outsiders. And once youve picked your jaw up off the floor, dont miss these 50 random facts that will simply astonish you. Sodapop patrick curtis is the middle curtis boy, and one of three deuteragonists of the outsiders. Play the outsiders quizzes on sporcle, the worlds largest quiz community. The outsiders, a comingofage novel, is an extremely well written piece of fiction. In art worlds 1982, a book that greatly influenced the sociology of art. Randy is tall and is said to have a semibeatle haircut. My fun fact and a book video series continues with the outsiders.
She was born susan eloise hinton on july 22, 1948, in tulsa, oklahoma. Follow the directions on this packet and answer the subsequent questions as completely as you can. Of course, there will be another free printable at the end. Chicago tribune book world spring book festival honor book, 1967. Finally, darry convinces the reporters to leave, but the nurses still will not give pony, soda, and darry any information about the conditions of dally and johnny medical information is privileged and is only given to family members. Add to library 6 discussion 1 browse more just for fun personality. Fun fact and a book 2 susane colasanti the outsiders youtube. Hinton, started writing the book when she was fifteen and was inspired by social divisions in her high school that she saw. Hinton also wrote some adult books which include hawkes harbor 2004 and.
When two greasers, johnny and ponyboy, are constantly harassed and almost beaten to death one night johnny takes the life of one of the socs that tries to drown his friend. The brain behind the book the film was based on, s. Hinton and thats all i know good book it was also printed in 1967 and the book is only about 2 weeks of the boys life. A quiz about things that happened in the movie book, and. Im a little overwhelmed with all the stuff you can do with this book. Randy adderson called randy anderson in the film is a soc in the outsiders, and a minor antagonist turned supporting tritagonist. What are 11 facts about the greasers and socs answers. Page 2 this category is for questions and answers related to outsiders, the.
His girlfriend is marcia, and his best friend was robert sheldon, whom he met in grade school. The outsiders cliffsnotes study guides book summaries. Have students dress as characters from the book, with prizes or extra credit for best ponyboy, best soc, etc. One particular incident she recalled in an interview was the night they filmed the fountain scene, where bob leif garrett is attempting to drown ponyboy c. The publisher of the outsiders suggested that susan use her initials instead of her full name so that male readers would not be put off by the fact that the author was a woman. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Susan eloise hinton, the writer of the book the outsiders published this novel under the alias s. In 2005, a directors cut dvd, titled the outsiders the complete novel, was released, that restored much of this footage. Over thirty minutes was cut before release, due to movie executives fearing it to be too long, and a chance of upsetting fans of the book, making the movie ninetyone minutes. Hinton also wrote some adult books which include hawkes harbor 2004 and some of tims stories 2006. What are facts about ponyboy curtis from the outsiders. Part of 8 pages of info for the 1983 movie from the award winning 80s movies rewind. When she finished, she handed the manuscript to a friends mother, who had contacts at a book agent in new york.
Hintons the outsiders, including setting, climax, protagonists, and antagonists. The publisher of the outsiders suggested that susan use her initials instead of. Hinton susan eloise hinton chose to use only her first and middle initials s. Susan continued to use her initials instead of her full name after the success of her first book to keep her private life private. It might be fun to consider how certain characters in the outsiders might feel about the ideas presented in these works. Please note that this is a new quiz with little or no feedback rating from the absurd trivia community of players.
The outsiders was written by a teenager about teenagers. Sparknotes is here for you weve got everything you need to ace or teach. May 27, 2011 the outsiders is a novel that revolves around the maturing of ponyboy, and the strengthening of the bonds between each gang member. Since then, the iconic story has been made into a beloved movie, has inspired a new generation of ya writers, and has become a modern classic. So im dividing it up again and hoping i dont miss anything.
Hes said to be movie star handsome, and has silky, dark gold hair real tuff that he combs back. This set of lesson plans consists of approximately 110 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials. The book details the conflict between two rival gangs divided by their socioeconomic status. One of the most important qualities that can help teens establish their own. There were many critics, but the book sold more than 4 million copies, and hinton used the profits to pay for her enrolment at the university of tulsa. American author of young adult fiction who penned the classic novel the outsiders when she was only sixteen years old. Nov 12, 2019 to help you channel that feeling once morewell, actually, 150 times. Beckers most famous book, outsiders 1963, viewed deviance as the cultural product of interactions between people whose occupations involved either committing crimes or catching criminals.
Hes got dark brown recklessly, dancing eyes and a goofy grin that you cant help but love which is noted by ponyboy after getting jumped by the socs. As the three brothers wait at the hospital to find out about their friends conditions, reporters bombard them with questions. Hinton, created a world that would transform the way teens saw themselves. When i was younger, it was because i loved the characters specifically darry. Hinton first published the outsiders, when she was just sixteen years old.
Darrel, known as darry, is a twentyyearold greaser who is raising ponyboy because their parents have died in a car crash. Darrel is now the mother and father of his two brothers. The outsiders created a stir when it was published, because of its unlikely hero, and its frank description of the class divide prevalent in many american schools. The most interesting fact about this book in particular is that, this. You guys know that i worship this book in a godlike way.
The rest of my books i wrote, but the outsiders was meant to be written. Her novels tex and that was then, this is now also made into films were a hit. The outsiders questions and answers discover the community of teachers, mentors and students just like you that can answer any question you might have on the outsiders. Hinton this set of lesson plans consists of approximately 110 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials. It is told in a firstperson narration style, with the narrator being a 14yearold boy. The outsiders paperback deckle edge, april 20, 2006. The story begins with ponyboy being jumped, and then saved by his two brothers. She was the 1988 recipient of the american library associations margaret. The outsiders books deeply buried character facts trivia. The unofficial leader of the greasers, he becomes an authority.
In her book tex 1979 a story of two brothers living in a crazy family trying to survive through all of it, grabbed the avid attention of the readers. The plot of the book is gripping, interesting and fastpaced. People are familiar with the fact that francis ford coppola directed the outsiders, but it was producer gray frederickson who had oklahoma. The outsiders everything you need to know about the. All the outsiders trivia quizzes and games sporcle. Darry is a muscular and tall man, standing at 6 2, who is broad shouldered. Full episode floyd county, ga season 3, episode a. He is portrayed by the late patrick swayze appearance. Them mentality and has a lot to do with being a teenager from the wrong side of the tracks. The outsiders, first published in 1967, is set in the 1960s and is about the struggles and adolescent boy goes through dealing with what social group he belongs to. Hinton was 15 when she started writing the novel but did most of the work when she was 16 and a junior in high school. See more ideas about the outsiders, teaching and middle school literacy. It was so silly and outrageous, and will was so much fun to work with.
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