The Outsiders-SMarshall is set in the 1960's. This webquest is designed to give you some insight into the various styles and culture during that era.

Introduction

The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton

Task

What was it like living in the 1960's?

Your task is to gain knowledge of the early 1960's culture in order to better understand and connect with the characters in The Outsiders.

Research various websites to explore all aspects of the 60s. This process will take some time, as you will be asked to do some investigative work finding specific facts and details about important people, events, and activities of the decade.

Process

The Author S.E. Hinton 1. Who was S.E. Hinton? When was The Outsiders first published? 2. How old wasthe author when the novel was written? Click on S.E. Hinton's biography. 3. Read and list five interesting facts that you learned about the author of The Outsiders.http://www.sehinton.com/

http://www.notablebiographies.com/He-Ho/Hinton-S-E.htm

The Setting

1960's Culture

The Outsiders is set during the early 1960's.

4.List three things that you learned about 1960's culture.Chevrolet Corvair The Soc's (short for socials) drive Corvairs.

5. List three things that you learned about this 1960's car.Madras Shirts One type of clothing that sets the Soc's apart from the Greasers is a madras shirt.

6. What is a madras shirt?Paul Newman Paul Newman is a movie star who is mentioned at the beginning of the novel. Although he might seem inconsequential, he helps put the time period into
perspective. View the web-site dedicated to Paul Newman and answer the relating questions.
7. Paul Newman was in many movies. List at least two of Paul Newman's movies.

8. Why might Ponyboy, the main character in The Outsiders, idolize Paul Newman; in other words, what is so great about Paul Newman that others would admire and look up to him? Elvis Presley Elvis Presley was another person whom the Greasers idolized. In fact, one would say that they based their style on this very famous man. Read over the information about Elvis, and answer the questions that follow.

9. Provide three interesting facts about Elvis Presley.

10. Why do you think many teenagers looked up to this celebrity?11. List 5 other facts about this era (popular t.v., fashion, songs,memorable events, etc...)