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The Outsiders:
Guide 1—Background Information
Directions:
Use Mrs. Wiedenmann’s CA webpage to begin an iAdventure. Use the websites provided to
answer each set of questions. Write answers on notebook paper and tell which website you used to answer
the question.
•S.E. Hinton
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Why did S.E. Hinton write The Outsiders?
Why did S.E. Hinton only use her first initials when she authored her first book?
How old was S.E. Hinton when she wrote her first novel?
The success of The Outsiders caused Hinton to face severe pressure, which caused her to not want to
write at all. How did she overcome her block?
Choose one interesting fact to record about the the author.
Which of S.E. Hinton's books are the best selling?
S.E. Hinton said, "The message, not the messenger." What was she talking about?
What three reasons does S.E. Hinton give for writing male characters in her books?
•Oklahoma
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Who is the current governor of Oklahoma?
Who is the Oklahoma state poem memorializing?
What is the highest (and how high) point in Oklahoma?
Which states border Oklahoma? (Give directional words like north, south, etc.)
Oklahoma has a rich Indian heritage. Choose one tribe, read about them, and report 5 interesting facts.
What is the only national spectator sport originating entirely in the United States?
When is the Waurika Rattlesnake Hunt in Oklahoma this year? What kind of activities go on during the
festival?
8. Who is the most famous cowboy in Oklahoma history?
•1967 (The year The Outsiders was published.)
1. Why is Thurgood Marshall important during 1967?
2. Who was President of the United States?
3. What was the median household income?
4. How much was a postage stamp?
5. Who was in the Super Bowl, and who won?
6. What was the song of the year (Grammy)?
7. What was the best recording for children (Grammy)?
8. What famous author passed away this year?
9. Which Amendment was ratified this year?
10. What happened April 15, 1967?
11. Explain if the issues in The Outsiders are the same as today. What changes would one see if the story
were told today?
•School Life
1. What were teens interested in during the 1960's?
2. What was fashion like for teens?
3. Who was the model supreme during the 1960's?