The Outsiders Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG13 - 1983)

The Outsiders Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG13 – 1983) challenges students to analyze this classic movie that delves into the issues of stereotypes and how to get along with your family and community. Explore the underlying reason why the Greasers and the Socs are constantly at odds and why Ponyboy’s hair is more than just hair.

This resource is meant to supplement the viewing of the film on IMDb. See the Parents Guide for content details.

The Outsiders Movie Guide for the Classroom | Quick Facts

Movie Plot (for teachers)

Ponyboy Curtis, Johnny Cade, and the Greasers clash with the Socs, forcing choices about loyalty and violence—useful for theme, motif, and point‑of‑view analysis.

Teacher Guidance

1. Print one guide per student and preview the next question before resuming playback.
2. Use pause points for cite‑and‑explain responses.
3. Encourage collaboration but discourage copy‑pasting; rewind key scenes to model close viewing.

What’s Included

• Student movie guide (PDF print, 4 pages)
• Google Slides version (make-a-copy link)
• Answer Key (4 pages)
• CCSS alignment one-pager (PDF, 1 page)
• CCSS note: Students apply reading‑comprehension skills to film (evidence, analysis, inference).

This movie guide is included in a full-year curriculum:

• Film as Literature & Cinematic Arts Curriculum — A more rigorous track built around canonical, mature titles prized for depth and analysis—iconic selections that may be harder to source, best for honors/AP-bridge and seminar-style courses.

This independent educational resource is not affiliated with or endorsed by the film’s producers or distributors. Teachers are responsible for previewing content to ensure suitability for their students.