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The Outsiders

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  • Ponyboy Curtis
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Summary and Analysis Chapter 4

Ponyboy and Johnny reach the park around 2:30 a.m. A blast from a car horn alerts them that the blue Mustang is near. The boys realize that they are outnumbered as five Socs climb out of the car, including Bob and Randy, Cherry's and Marcia's boyfriends. These Socs had threatened Two-Bit, Johnny, and Ponyboy earlier in the evening when they found them walking with Cherry and Marcia. Johnny pulls his switchblade, but a weaponless Pony is grabbed before he knows it and shoved face first into a chilling fountain. In fear, Pony gasps for air but realizes too late that he is sucking in water and drowning.

Ponyboy awakens on the pavement gasping for air. Johnny is next to him and tells him, "I've killed that boy." Johnny is stained with blood and is still clutching his switchblade. Ponyboy sees the Soc, Bob, lying in a pool of blood. Johnny is cool, as Ponyboy has never before seen him, and states that they need money, a gun, and a plan. Knowing that Dally is the gang member with the resources to help them, they go in search of him to a party at the home of Buck Merril, Dally's rodeo partner. They find Dally there, and he provides them with $50, a gun, warm, dry clothes for Pony, and a plan that includes a safe hiding place. Dally instructs them to hop a train to Windrixville, hike up Jay Mountain, and stay in an abandoned church until he comes for them.

Ponyboy and Johnny follow Dally's instructions. On their walk up the mountain to the church, they notice that their appearances contrast sharply with the country culture. The church gives Ponyboy a creepy feeling, perhaps a premonition, but sleep overtakes both boys and any fears or premonitions are lost to exhaustion.

Chapter 4 contains one of the novel's primary climaxes, the decisive turning point to which many of the preceding chapters' foreshadowing alludes. When he kills Bob, Johnny loses the look of a wild animal caught in a trap and instead he "looked as cool as Darry ever had." By killing Bob, Johnny takes control of his life in the only way that he thinks is possible. This single action starts a series of events that leads Ponyboy on a path of self-examination, characterized by his statement, "There are things worse than being a greaser."

Ponyboy blames Darry for starting this string of events just as many children — and adults — blame their parents for all of their misfortunes. As a result of frustration and fear for Pony's safety, Darry had slapped him when he returned home well after curfew. This slap did make Pony run away, thus in Ponyboy's mind starting this whole nightmare: "I bet Darry's sorry he ever hit me."

When Johnny and Ponyboy turn to Dally for help, Dally reacts to Ponyboy the same way that Darry did, questioning Ponyboy's common sense. It is ironic that as Pony turns his back on Darry, another person steps in to question his judgment, and thereby prompts Pony to see Dally's perspective, and maybe Darry's, of himself.

The belief that one's parents are responsible for their children's misfortunes does not enter into Johnny's rationale for his actions. Johnny's abusive parents could easily have been blamed for their son murdering another person, but that thought doesn't occur to Johnny. His thoughts are self-motivated. Recall that in the previous chapter, Johnny said, "I can't take much more." This quote highlights Johnny's taking responsibility for his own actions. He doesn't blame his parents for making him live on the street, perhaps placing him in situations where trouble could occur. He accepts his fate, and decides to change it. This contrasts with Ponyboy not acknowledging that his own irresponsibility may have led to this situation.

The fantasy of life in the country hits Pony square in the face as he and Johnny hop off the freight train. The boys' appearance contrasts sharply with the natural beauty around them: "The dawn was coming. It was lightening the sky in the east and a ray of gold touched the hills. The clouds were pink and meadow larks were singing." They realize that their much struggled for "look," a style that guaranteed them the ability to fit in, now works against them. Johnny, with his black T-shirt, blue jeans, and greased long hair, and Pony, with his worn jeans and Dally's leather jacket, realize that "They'll know we're hoods the minute they see us." Both boys know they need to shed that applied appearance to match the culture around them because once again they are outsiders.

Colors play an important role in this chapter. Johnny is white with fright, "white as a ghost." White contains all of the visible rays of the color spectrum. It is a crossover color that cannot be affiliated with anyone. It combines all colors, and therefore is not a greaser or a Soc color. The color white can be used to describe any character, thus allowing readers to recognize that there are similarities between the two gangs. Some things, such as fright, are universal.

That life is easier and better for others than for themselves is easy for Johnny and Ponyboy to believe. The Socs' lives had appeared to be better than theirs, and now the country life appears wonderful with gold-touched hills and meadowlarks singing.

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corn-poney [Slang] unsophisticated, cornball.

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21 The Outsiders Activities for Middle Schoolers

September 6, 2022 //  by  Katherine Monsen

I remember reading The Outsiders in middle school and while it was okay, I think that it would have been more engaging if there were more activities done with it, aside from the written comprehension questions and essay. Some are free and some aren't, so you may have to pick and choose, but in my opinion, they are all fabulous resources that I would use with my students. Enjoy and happy reading!

1. Anticipation Guide

A quick anticipation guide can be a great pre-reading activity. It could be done independently or in a discussion format, depending on how much time you have for it. Personally, I would have students answer independently, then share their thoughts in a small group, but you could also make it a whole class activity.

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2. 1960's Scavenger Hunt

This digital pre-reading activity is great because it introduces the time period to kids so they have a better understanding of what's happening while reading and also teaches online research skills. I feel like kids are out of touch with how things were before their time, so this activity can really ground them with relatable ideas. The link is for the word document, which I would shorten a bit, in the interest of time.

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3. First Impressions

First impressions can often lead kids to stereotype without getting to know someone. In this pre-reading activity, students will get to discuss their thoughts on images, which hopefully leads to them realizing that we can't always judge a book by its' cover. It compares modern photos with some of the book characters too.

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4. Pop! Characterization

Kids will be head over heels for this activity! Funko Pop! figurines are being collected like crazy, so this task will be easy to set up and get going for them. It's a creative way to do character analysis and engaging for kids that like to draw. They can choose their favorite characters to draw and write about or be randomly assigned.

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5. Who Would You Choose?

It may look like this activity is just a character analysis graphic organizer, but there is also a second part. Students use their character notes and the book to decide which character they would choose to help them in certain situations and then have a class discussion to explain how they made their decision.

Learn more: How To Teach a Novel

6. Symbolism Bookmarks

Understanding symbolism is difficult for many kids and it is prevalent in literature. For an activity after students finish reading, this one is helpful. The slides are included, so just download and away you go. In the end, students will end up with a bookmark too.

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7. Hercules Book Report

When you go to the link, you'll be able to get a copy of the assignment sheet sent to your Google Docs. The original assignment gave 3 options on presentation formats, but I am partial to Bloom Balls, which takes the traditional book report and breaks it into manageable pieces while allowing for creativity. Any way students present the information, this is a great review activity.

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8. The Outsiders One Pager

Final book projects don't have to take an extended period of time to complete. This one-pager can be done in 2-3 class periods and still requires in-depth analysis and creativity. The final product can be used as an eye-catching classroom display. I like how it asks kids to analyze the book in a unique way.

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9. Activity Pack

If you're looking for a full unit of activities that just need to be copied, then look no further. This downloadable book has everything you need, broken down by chapter. You can also get a printed copy or 30 copies of the book along with the activity pack. If you have the budget for it, then this will be a lifesaver.

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10. Novel Unit

This is a free fabulous unit plan with all printouts included in pdf. It is from a school in Kentucky and includes everything you need, including standards and discussion questions. The wanted poster activity seems like a fun activity that kids will be engaged in as well.

Learn more: Raechel Cowell, Terri Smith, Karen Johnson

11. Teaching the Outsiders for Engagement and Inclusion

This engaging package is unlike the others and really caught my attention. It makes kids think outside the box and brings diversity into the book, where there isn't any seen. These 4 activities will surely grab your students' attention.

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12. Crossword Puzzle

Sometimes we need a quick extension activity, review activity, or something for early finishers. Here you can customize the crossword puzzles and give students something meaningful to work on.

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13. Newspaper Writing

Looking for a creative writing activity ? Here's a great one! It comes with all the graphic organizers you need as well. It will take some time to complete, but can be classwork and homework.

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14. Comprehension Questions

These questions can be answered either in person or virtually on Google Classroom, which is great considering all that's going on in the world. There are over 100 questions included, so you'll have everything you need for the entire book.

Learn more: Simply Novel

15. Figurative Language

What a great resource this is. It includes video clips and digital activities for students to complete. They focus on 5 different figurative language components and provide everything you need, which makes this a great assignment.

Learn more: PBS Learning Media

16. Storyboards

Students can create storyboards for 7 different activities, which include plot diagrams, themes, symbols and motifs, characters, conflict, narrative adaptation, vocabulary, and a wanted poster. I love that they allow for creativity without the demand for students to be artistic. Ponyboy Curtis would approve of these activities.

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17. "Some Novel Ideas"

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A veteran teacher shares her thoughts and activities she uses and includes links to explain activities or provide the files she mentions. Her introduction to the activities is so relatable as well.

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18. Collaborative Poster

This activity is in response to Robert Frost's poem "Nothing Can Stay Gold". Students will answer why Ponyboy reads this poem in the book and then students will get to each color a piece that will end up being assembled into one poster. This is such a creative activity!

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19. Vocabulary Activities

Unlike some vocabulary activities , this one is text-dependent and utilizes text-based sentences, questions, and definitions. It would be beneficial in a digital classroom as well. It can be done in a little bit of time each day.

Learn more: Teacher Created Materials

20. Conflict Foldable

This activity is a bit more basic, but still teaches a valuable lesson about the types of conflict seen in The Outsiders. Students are asked to find scenes in the book that demonstrate each type of conflict.

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21. Characterization Quick Write

I saved my favorite activity for last. The author randomly assigned characters, which is probably the quickest way to begin. There is a graphic organizer to complete as planning for the final product. This is definitely an activity that will grab the attention of most kids.

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Take your students on an unforgettable adventure with Ponyboy, Johnny, Dally, and the rest of the Greasers with this ready-to-use novel unit plan for  The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton.

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1. INTRODUCTORY PRESENTATION

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The slideshow will hook students into reading the novel immediately, spark discussion, and provide students with useful information and practical context to prepare them to read. It includes group discussion questions, an interactive class activity, an examining the cover and making predictions activity, author biographical information, a quick-check quiz, relevant background information on the novel, historical context, and 1960s slang used in the novel.

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2. Chapter Summary Cards

These 12 summary cards (one for each chapter of the novel) outline the most important elements of the plot. Simply print and cut, and you have a resource available that can be used by any student in the class.  • Use it as a teacher and student reference to locate events more quickly. • Find quotations for an essay more easily. • Help your struggling readers by letting them read the summary before reading. • Use it for students to check their understanding of the novel.

3. READING QUIZZES

These quizzes work well for a quick reading comprehension check after each chapter set. Each quiz includes six multiple-choice questions and two important quotes which show plot or character development. Students explain what was occurring at this particular part of the plot and what characters were involved. This resource also includes a detailed answer key, which makes for quick and easy grading or class review. 

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4. VIDEO JOURNAL PROMPTS

For each chapter set, students watch a short video clip that connects to a theme or an important topic of the novel. This allows students to make connections and consider how the content or themes from the novel connect to the world today. After watching the short video clip, students will be given a writing prompt that bridges the gap between the video and their lives or the world around them. They will respond to that prompt in writing on the included response sheet.

the outsiders chapter 4 assignment

5. VOCABULARY

This resource was designed to give students the tools and practice they need to determine the meaning of new vocabulary words in context. They will examine quotes from the novel that include challenging words, use strategies to decode what they think the definition is, and check to see if their definition is correct. There is a ready-to-use student vocabulary booklet, a slideshow to teach students how to determine the meaning of words in context, and a slideshow to review the actual definitions with the class.

the outsiders chapter 4 assignment

6. READING QUESTIONS

Help your students examine the text more closely with these reading questions. The questions were specifically designed for comprehension and analysis. The questions are divided into sections (comprehension, digging deeper, and literary terms). Included is a student handout with all the chapter questions and presentation slides that include all the answers to the questions for easy review with the whole class. The answer keys are detailed with text evidence and quotes for support to show students a strong response.

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7. ANALYSIS NOTES

Help your students understand the most important literary elements of the novel with this 24-slide analysis notes presentation. The slides were specifically created to discuss some of the most important aspects of the novel, spark discussion, or help students explore elements beyond the literal text. The notes are organized by chapter sets and address important story elements, literary devices, and important ideas in the novel, like characterization, theme, conflict, and symbolism.

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8. ACTIVITIES & ASSIGNMENTS

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15 Ready-to-use, interactive activities or assignments to bring your unit for The Outsiders to life. Students will absolutely love these activities and they will allow them to think deeper about story elements, make deeper connections with their own life and the world around them, and get up and moving within the classroom

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the outsiders chapter 4 assignment

After reading chapters 1-2 of The Outsiders by S.E Hinton, students will participate in an interactive activity that will help them examine their own identity, choose a group that they identify with, and consider what stereotypes or misconceptions exist about their group. This activity for The Outsiders is designed to help students empathize with the characters in the novel and examine the complexities of the theme of identity in the novel.

The Outsiders Examining the Theme of Identity Activity 

15 Ready-to-use, interactive activities or assignments to bring your unit for The Outsiders to life. Students will absolutely love these activities and they will allow them to think deeper about story elements, make deeper connections with their own life and the world around them, and get up and moving within the classroom.

After reading chapters 3-4 of The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton, students will participate in an interactive activity that will help them examine their own stereotypes and stereotypes made in the novel. This activity for The Outsiders is designed to help students empathize with the characters in the novel and examine the complexities of the theme of stereotyping in the novel.

The Outsiders Examining the Theme of Stereotyping Activity 

the outsiders chapter 4 assignment

In chapter 5 of The Outsiders , Ponyboy recites the Robert Frost poem “Nothing Gold Can Stay.” Use this class activity to engage your students in examining and analyzing the poem. Included is a presentation, poster, brainstorming page, and poetry analysis activity.

Nothing Gold Can Stay Poetry Activity

the outsiders chapter 4 assignment

Ponyboy tells the reader about being interviewed by reporters while in the hospital visiting Johnny and Dally. Not much detail is provided on who is interviewed and what questions are asked, but the reader gets more insight into this in chapter 8. Students will write a transcript of the interview Ponyboy gives to the reporters based on the newspaper article from the novel!

The Outsiders Interview Assignment

the outsiders chapter 4 assignment

Use this class activity for The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton to engage your students in exploring the similarities and differences between the Socs and Greasers! Students will become either a Soc or a Greaser and work together to expose the similar hatred each group feels for each other. Next, they will do a comparison activity that shows that the two groups are not so different after all.

Socs vs. Greasers Activity

the outsiders chapter 4 assignment

In Chapter 1, students meet many of the main characters in the novel. Students will look for text evidence to share the characteristics, physical desriptions, personality traits, and important relationship connections of all the Greasers in Ponyboy’s gang. A detailed answer key is also provided.

The Outsiders Character Analysis

the outsiders chapter 4 assignment

Students will plan and write a headline article for a newspaper for the day after Bob is killed. They will incorporate text evidence and focus on the facts of the event.

Newsworthy Article Writing

the outsiders chapter 4 assignment

Playing on the Stay Gold quote from the novel, Students will find two quotes that they think are "golden." This means the quote is important to the theme, conflict, or characterization. They will write the quotes and explain why they are important to the novel.

The Outsiders Quote Analysis Assignment

the outsiders chapter 4 assignment

After students have finished the novel, show them the film version with these intentional activities. Students will compare how the story is told in these two mediums by finding eight differences between the film and text versions. Then, they will write a movie review.

The Outsiders Movie Novel Assignments

the outsiders chapter 4 assignment

Use this assignment as a way for students to review the plot line of The Outsiders . The resource includes a blank student version of the plot diagram for them to fill out and a detailed teacher answer key that makes for easy review or grading.

The Outsiders Plot Diagram Assignment

the outsiders chapter 4 assignment

Skip the traditional character analysis with this fun alternative assignment! Have students give a Greaser two symbolic tattoos and explain their reasons with text support. Students will be required to show an understanding of symbolism as the tattoos must relate in some way to the greaser's personality or a theme that develops in the reading.

The Outsiders Tattoo a Greaser Assignment

the outsiders chapter 4 assignment

Students will create a “Wanted Poster” for a character from The Outsiders . They will use the graphic organizer to fill in the information before working on their final poster. They will also draw or insert a photo of the character.

The Outsiders Wanted Poster Assignment

the outsiders chapter 4 assignment

Have students choose a character from The Outsiders and design their social media page with a photo, information about them, what they feel at that moment in the text, and posts they have made or others have shared on their social media.

The Outsiders Fakebook Social Media Page

the outsiders chapter 4 assignment

After students have read the novel, students can choose between the four final creative project options to respond to the novel. They can create a board game, develop an original soundtrack for the novel, record video diary entries from the perspective of a character, or rewrite a chapter from a different character's perspective.

The Outsiders Final Creative Project Options

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The Outsiders Lesson Plan

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Read chapters 10 through 12.

Common Core Objectives

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.2: Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development; summarize the key supporting details and ideas.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.6: Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.7: Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse media and formats, including visually and quantitatively, as well as in words.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.9: Analyze how two or more texts address similar themes or topics in order to build knowledge or to compare the approaches the authors take.

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The Outsiders Questions and Answers

The Question and Answer section for The Outsiders is a great resource to ask questions, find answers, and discuss the novel.

why do you think johhny wasn't scared, depsite the obvious danger?

Johnny is a sensitive boy. He cares for others, especially those that are helpless like the children. This is perhaps because he has felt so helpless in his own childhood. It is also probable their cigarettes started the fire.

How did the Greasers react to the beatings Johnny received from his father? What evidence is there in paragraphs 1-5 that the Greasers were more deeply affected by Johnny’s beating at the hands of the Socs? Why do you think this was the case? Cite specifi

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I remembered Johnny--- his face all cut up and bruised, and I remembered how he had cried when we found him, half-conscious, in the comer lot. Johnny had it awful rough at home--- it took a lot to make him cry.

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The Greasers have an extended family. The Curtis family have taken characters like Johnny and Two-Bit under their wing. The Socks may have money but they do not have brotherhood. Dally is doing his best to be a good father figure but their family...

Study Guide for The Outsiders

The Outsiders study guide contains a biography of author S. E. Hinton, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis.

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The Outsiders essays are academic essays for citation. These papers were written primarily by students and provide critical analysis of The Outsiders written by S. E. Hinton.

  • Analysis of the American Reality, Possibility, and Dream found in "Nickel and Dimed" and "The Outsiders"
  • Stay Gold, Ponyboy: Historical Models of Childhood in S.E. Hinton’s The Outsiders
  • The Socioeconomic Triggers of Juvenile Delinquency: Analysis of "The Outsiders"
  • Greater Meanings in The Outsiders: A Theater, a Sunset, and a Novel

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  • Introduction to The Outsiders
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  • Notes to the Teacher
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    Analysis. The park is deserted. As Johnny and Ponyboy walk and talk, the blue Mustang suddenly appears. Bob, his friend Randy, and three other Socs jump out of the car. All of them are drunk. Johnny, terrified, pulls out his switchblade and Ponyboy wishes he had the broken bottle. Bob insults greasers by calling them white trash with long hair.

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    A blast from a car horn alerts them that the blue Mustang is near. The boys realize that they are outnumbered as five Socs climb out of the car, including Bob and Randy, Cherry's and Marcia's boyfriends. These Socs had threatened Two-Bit, Johnny, and Ponyboy earlier in the evening when they found them walking with Cherry and Marcia.

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    ️ Character Study: In Chapter 1 of The Outsiders, the students will meet many of the main characters in this novel. Students will list the characteristics, physical attributes, personality traits, and important relationship connections with this ready-to-use assignment. A detailed answer key is included.

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    Summary. Ponyboy and Johnny go to the park to cool off and calm down. Bob, Randy, and three other Socs show up there in the blue Mustang, and they are obviously drunk. The Socs are also angry about the greasers picking up their girlfriends at the drive-in theater, and Bob warns Ponyboy and Johnny, "Next time you want a broad, pick up yer own ...

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