“The Outsiders” Gr.8 Novel Study Projects

1 The outsiders Novel Study Projects You will be required to complete one of the following Projects described below. Be sure to review the requirements for each of the following assignments. If there are any questions regarding these Projects please be sure to discuss them with your teacher. You will be required to complete the Projects according to the following timeline: Project due:_____ 1. outsiders Glossary / Dictionary Compile a list of words / terms (minimum 20 words) specific to the time period that his Novel was written (1960 s). Define each term and provide an interesting and colorful illustration for ten of the terms listed.

2 2. Character sketches for movie sequel. Assume that Hinton has chosen to write a sequel to The outsiders . In this sequel there will be two new characters ( Greasers ) introduced in the sequel. Create a character sketch for each of these new characters. Be sure to include an attribute web for each of these characters. 3. Movie Promotional Poster. The outsiders is about to be remade into a new movie and you have been chosen to design the promotional poster. Include the title and author of the Novel , producer, director and a listing of the main characters and the contemporary actors who will play these roles. In addition to graphic / visual drawings you will need to include a brief written description of the movie on the front of your poster.

3 4. Gang Car Flags. Create flags for the Greasers and Soc s that they would attach to their cars. These flags need to be drawn to scale. Furthermore, they should represent each group accurately and must be colorful and visually appealing. 5. The outsiders Trivia Board Game. Create a board game that challenges the players understanding of the Novel . Your board game must include a minimum of 20 trivia questions, board, player pieces and a clear description of the rules of the game. You may wish to refer to other trivia / board games for ideas. 6. Chapter 13 . Write a thirteenth chapter to the Novel from the point of view of a character other than Ponyboy (ie.)

4 , Sodapop, Darry, Cherry, etc.). Be sure to follow correct paragraph format and your written work must be a minimum of two typed pages in length. 7. Comic Strip. Design an eight panel comic strip that represents an event / scene from the story. 8. Letter to Hinton. Write a personal letter to Hinton and tell her what you liked about The outsiders . You should also ask her any questions you might have in addition to making suggestions about how she could write a sequel to this story. This letter must be in personal letter format and must be a minimum of two typed pages in length. 9. Juxtapose Collage. Create a collage that contrasts and compares the Greasers and the Socs.

5 You may use a combination of pictures from magazines, imported graphics (ie., internet) and hand drawn illustrations that symbolize or represent these two groups. This assignment should be on poster size paper, colorful in appearance and creatively organized. 10. Book Jacket. Design a new book jacket or cover that would effectively represent this Novel . The book jacket will require all elements (ie., cover, spine and back). Book title, author, a brief written description and illustrations must be included. 11. CD cover and Sound Track. Select 4 songs that would represent four scenes from the Novel The outsiders . These are songs that could become part of the new soundtrack for a new version of the movie.

6 Design a CD cover for the four soundtracks that you have selected. The graphics on the CD cover must be hand drawn. Be prepared to briefly play part of each selection and explain why you think that it would accurately represent a specific scene from The outsiders . 12. Song Analysis. Select a song and provide an analysis (past or present) that clearly discusses the entire song and shows how it relates to The outsiders . Your analysis will include the lyrics to the song and a written description that indicates why the song chosen would accurately represent this Novel . Be sure to provide details that specifically compare the song to the Novel .

7 13. YOUR CHOICE.