Questions

• Describe how the characters in the novel are united by a sense of belonging or wanting to belong.

• Explain how symbols are used in the novel. Specifically: what does the sunset symbolize? The vacant lot? What about the different books and poems Ponyboy reads?

• Explain the similarities between the greasers and the Socs. How are they not really all that different from each other? Why does each group think the other is better off? What specific events or conversations in the novel indicate that the two groups have some things in common?

• Discuss the significance of the title of the novel. Who is an "outsider" throughout the story, and what makes that person an "outsider"? What other interpretations of the title are there?

• What major themes are seen in the novel The Outsiders? (at least 3)

• Describe the conflict in a character's life (external and internal conflict) 

Introduction paragraph

• quote (hook)
• introduce the book
• thesis (the question/topic you are discussing)
• your three things
• link to first body paragraph

body paragraph 1

• your 1st thing and the example(s)

body paragraph 2

• your 2nd thing and the example(s)

body paragraph 3

• your 3rd thing and the example(s)

Conclusion