World Languages
Project 1: Modernized Version of Three Chapters of The OutsidersWhile the theme of social classes extends across time, some of the specific instances and eventsaddressed in The Outsiders seem confined to America in the 1960s. Think about how Hinton'snovel could be updated for a modern-day audience. What social groups cause the most frictiontoday? How would this friction be demonstrated? What would be the consequences of theirfeuding? Create a modern-day version of the first three chapters of The Outsiders. You maycreate a written or a video version. Be sure to think about how to translate the novel into thepresent day.Answer the questions in the chart below to help you re-create a modern version of the firstthree chapters of the novel.Tips for Success Questions to AnswerLiterary Ele-ments from TheOutsidersMost Import-ant Characters:Ponyboy,Sodapop,Darry, Dally,Johnny, Two-Bit,Steve, Cherry,Marcia,and variousunnamed SocsReread chap-ters 1 and 2 torefresh yourmemory aboutthe characters inthose chapters.1. How would the character'schange to reflect teens today?2. What would their hair andclothing look like today?3. What activities would they val-ue today that weren't available inthe 1960s?4. What details about the culture(such as movies, movie stars,cars, clothing, etc.) do teenstoday think are important as op-posed to those in the novel?Your Thoughts andAnswers