Introduction
Welcome back! I hope you had a restful break! We will be reading The Outsiders, by S.E. Hinton and today, you will complete a WebQuest to learn about the following: life in the 1960s, which is the time period of the novel; the Greasers vs. the Socs (pronounced so-shiz), which are the two rival "gangs" in the novel; the characters in the novel; and information about S.E. Hinton, the author.
Have fun, and get acquainted with the world of The Outsiders.
To begin, click "Task" for an overview of the assignments you'll need to complete.
Task
There are 4 tasks you must complete for this assignment:
Task 1: The 1960's
Task 2: Greasers vs. Socs
Task 3: Outsiders Characters
Task 4: S.E. Hinton
To get started, click "Process" and go through each of the steps for each of the tasks.
Process
Before you do anything else, please complete the following:
1) Open up a new tab
2) Log into your Google Drive
3) Create a new document titled The Outsiders Webquest (include your first and last name in the title as well)
For example: Susie Soc--The Outsiders WebQuest
Share the Google document with me when you have the assignment fully completed.
Task 1: The 1960s
1. Put the subtitle: The 1960s
2. Create the chart below (2 columns; 13 rows)
3. Explore the Internet to find images that capture each of the people/items.
4. Paste these images in the appropriate place in the chart. The first one has been done as an example for you.
| Topic | Picture |
| Paul Newman |  |
| Corvair | |
| madras shirt | |
| Will Rogers | |
|
Drive-in movie theater |
|
| Beatles | |
| Elvis Presley | |
| Rodeo | |
| Hank Williams | |
| Tastee Freez | |
| Sting Ray | |
| Perry Mason |
Task 2: Greasers vs. Socs
1. Put the next subtitle: Greasers vs. Socs
2. Create the chart below (3 columns; 6 rows).
3. Explore the Internet to find images that capture each gang's preferences in each of the categories.
4. Paste these images in the appropriate place in the chart.
*The Overall category should include a head to toe image of what a quintessential member of each gang looks like.
| Category | Greaser | Soc |
| Fashion (Clothing) | ||
| Fashion (Hairstyle) | ||
| Music | ||
| Transportation | ||
| Socioeconomic Level (Class) | ||
Category 3: The Outsiders Characters
1. Put the next subtitle: The Outsiders Characters
2. Create the chart below (5 columns; 11 rows).
3. Explore the Internet to find information, such as the gang each character is affiliated with as well as a brief description, such as age, physical qualities, and personality traits.
4. Paste this info, as well as images, in the appropriate place in the chart.
| Name | Gang |
Brief Descrip |
Picture | *Part you'd like? |
| Ponyboy Curtis | ||||
| Sodapop Curtis | ||||
| Darry Curtis | ||||
| Two-Bit Matthews | ||||
| Johnny Cade | ||||
| Steve Randle | ||||
| Dallas Winston | ||||
| Bob Sheldon | ||||
| Cherry Valance | ||||
| Randy Adderson |
Category 4: S.E. Hinton
a. Put in the last subtitle: S.E. Hinton
b. Copy and paste the questions below and answer them.
c. Copy and paste the URL's used to answer them as well.
Questions and Answers
1. What is the author's full name?
2. Why were only initials used?
3. How old was the author when the novel was written?
4. Where did the author get the idea for the novel?
5. Ironically, what was the author's grade in Creative Writing the year it was written?
URL's used:
Click "Conclusion" to find out what to do next.
Conclusion
Check your Outsiders WebQuest document to make sure that all 4 tasks are complete and that you have included your name in the title of the document. Once you have double-checked your work, please share your document with me.
Now you're ready to read the novel!