The Outsiders

This collection brings together no-prep resources for teaching S.E. Hinton's The Outsiders in 7th grade, 8th grade, and 9th grade ELA classrooms. Resources are designed to support close reading, literary analysis, and standards-aligned instruction from the very first page of the novel.

Start strong with pre-reading materials that build background knowledge and activate student thinking before the story begins. Then move into chapter-by-chapter resources that keep students engaged and accountable as the reading unfolds. Answer keys are included, and everything is ready to use without additional prep.

This collection is actively growing — check back as new chapter resources, assessments, and culminating activities are added throughout the unit.

Perfect for ELA teachers and homeschool educators looking for rigorous, low-prep Outsiders resources that meet middle and high school literary standards.