Reading Assignment

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Read  “The Outsiders” by S.E. Hinton on Genius.

Outsiders Context Research

Section 1: The Author

• Go to www.sehinton.com and read her biography and section on her books.

Section 2: The Music

•  Watch the preview of the Beatles' first film, “A Hard Day’s Night” at http://www.imdb.com/video/screenplay/vi3487105305/ 
• Watch a video clip of the Beatles performing “And I Love Her” on youtube: http://youtu.be/Nm4YlZ3oYsQ  
• Take a look at some of their other videos (from this time period) to get a better idea.  Songs to watch are “I Want to Hold Your Hand,” “All my Loving,” and “She Loves You.”  Observe their style of dress, their attitude, and their lyrics.
• Elvis Clips: “Blue Suede Shoes”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1Ond-OwgU8 “Jailhouse Rock” movie trailer: http://youtu.be/jewUhkkGZf0

Section 3: The Cars

• Corvairs: http://k-kars.typepad.com/.a/6a016301520a87970d016301638eaf970d-pi  and  http://www.theclassiccarshow.com/upload/CarImages/898.jpg   
• Mustangs:  http://www.allfordmustangs.com/photopost/data/3231/medium/1965FordMustangConvertibleSide.jpg and http://www.remarkablecars.com/main/ford/1965-mustang.jpg

Section 4: The Fashion

• Soc Fashion - Madras: http://www.google.com/search?q=madras+shirts&safe=active&es_sm=91&biw=1280&bih=593&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=c4zbVP6KBpKZyATZ7YDgBQ&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAg
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• Greaser Style: http://www.google.com/search?q=greaser+style&safe=active&es_sm=91&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=-4zbVM9BiLDIBJ3ngqgK&ved=0CB8QsAQ&biw=1280&bih=593