The Outsiders - Collaborative Poster and Character Collage

Unleash creativity and deepen literary analysis with this engaging duo of activities for S.E. Hinton’s classic novel, The Outsiders. Designed to cater to students from 6th to 10th grade, these projects will enhance understanding and appreciation of the novel through visual and collaborative learning.

Collaborative Poster
This group activity encourages students to work together to create a large-scale poster that captures the essence of “The Outsiders.” Each student or group is responsible for a section of the poster, focusing on themes, key events, or character analysis. The activity culminates in assembling the sections to form a comprehensive visual representation of the novel. This is an excellent way for students to engage with the text and each other, promoting teamwork and a deeper understanding of the novel’s complexities.
2 size options included - 25 page large poster and 30 page smaller poster.

Character Collage Worksheet
Encourage individual creativity with the Character Collage activity. Students choose one of the key characters (Ponyboy, Johnny, Dally, Cherry) and create a collage using images, symbols, and quotes from the novel that reflect the character’s traits, motivations, conflicts, and relationships. This activity not only allows for artistic expression but also strengthens students’ analytical skills as they delve into the character’s role and development in the story.