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Chapter 2 Reading Tracker (Day 1)

What Is a Stereotype?The definition of a stereotype is any commonly known belief about a certain social group or a type of individual.

Race stereotypes are not the only kind out there. Gender stereotypes also exist. For example, if you say that men are better than women, you’re stereotyping all men and all women. If you say that all women like to cook, you are stereotyping women. Sexual orientation stereotypes are also common. These stereotypes occur when you have negative views on gays or lesbian individuals.

Common StereotypesMen and Women

There are also some common stereotypes of men and women, such as:

• Men are strong and do all the work.• Women aren't as smart as a man.• Women can’t do as good of a job as a man.• Girls are not good at sports.• Guys are messy and unclean.• Women need men to “save” them (think of

princess movies!)

• Girls play with dolls or play house and boys play sports or video games.

• Boys need to be tough and shouldn’t cry

Do you think boys and girls should be “told” what to be? Why or why not?

Outsiders Index

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Cultures

Stereotypes also exist about races, cultures and countries as a whole. Here are some examples:

•All white Americans are fat, lazy, and dumb. Homer Simpson is the perfect example of this stereotype.

•All Americans are cocky and impatient.•Mexicans are lazy, came into America illegally, eat tacos and cut grass.

•African Americans are better athletes.•All Arabs and Muslims are terrorists.•All Jewish people are greedy.•All Asians are good at math. •African Americans and Latinos are dangerous and in gangs.

Why do people believe these stereotypes about cultures and races?

Groups of IndividualsA different type of stereotype also involves grouping of individuals. Skaters, Goths, Gangsters, and Preps are a few examples. Most of this stereotyping is taking place in schools. For example:

• Goths wear black clothes, black makeup, are depressed and hated by society.• Punks wear mohawks, spikes, chains, are a menace to society and are always

getting in trouble.• Girls are only concerned about physical appearance.• All blonds are unintelligent.• All teenagers are rebels or obnoxious.• Only really skinny women can become models.

How can these stereotypes be harmful?

Chapter 2 (Pages 19-31)

GreasersHow are Greasers stereotyped?

What beliefs do Socs have about Greasers?

SocsHow are Socs stereotyped?

What beliefs do Greasers have about Socs?

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Reading Focus: As you read chapter 2, look for examples of stereotypes. How are Greasers stereotyped? How are Socs stereotyped?

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On Page 19, Ponyboy says “Greasers go to the Dingo and Jays.” The Stereotype is that all Greasers hang out at the same place.


On page 23, Ponyboy says “I’m half scared of nice girls, especially Socs.” The stereotype is that Soc girls are rude and scary.


On Page 22, Cherry says “I wouldn’t drink it if I were starving in the desert. Get Lost, Hood.” The Stereotype is that all Greasers are dirty, germy and hood. Socs don’t talk to Greasers.


On page 19, Ponyboy says “Socs go to Way Out and Rustys.” The stereotype is that all Socs hang out at the same place.

GreasersHow are Greasers stereotyped?

What beliefs do Socs have about Greasers?

SocsHow are Socs stereotyped?

What beliefs do Greasers have about Socs?

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On page 29, Two-Bit says “Socs are rough.” The stereotype is that all Socs gang up on eachother and are fighters.


On page 30, Ponyboy says the Socs were “Quite a few kids turned to look at us- you didn’t see a kid grease and a Socy cheereleader together often.” The stereotype is that all Socs stick together and do not hang out with greasers. (COULD BE IN SOC OR GREASER COLUMN)


On page 26, Johnny says “A snarling, distrustful, bickering pack like the Socs in their social clubs.” The stereotype is that all Socs are mean, fight with eachother and hang out with social groups.


On oage 26, Cherry says “You’ve seen too much to be innocent.” The stereotype is that all Greasers have experienced bad things and have been forced to grow up too quickly.


On page 25, Ponyboy says “We had picked up two girls, and classy ones at that.” The stereotype is that all Socs are high-class, elegant and clean-cut.


On page 22, Cherry says “Get lost, hood.” The stereotype is that all Greasers are germy and dirty, and that Greasers don’t talk to Socs.

Chapter 2 (Day 2)Flashbacks

A flashback is a literary device used to show the audience something that occurred earlier in the story.

It is used to help us better understand what is happening now or to make us think differently about why

certain events and decisions are occurring.

What books, movies, or TV shows have you read or seen that have flashbacks? Describe it.Example: The TV show LOST uses a flashback that shows how John Locke became paralyzed.

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Why does the author/director use the flashback?Example: The director uses a flashback to make the viewer think differently about John Locke’s character and emphasize how miraculous his recovery was. ___________________________________________________________________________________

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Flashback in The Outsiders:

1. Ponyboy describes an event to Cherry involving Johnny and several Socs. Read pages 31-34. Summarize what happened to Johnny in the flashback (Who, What, Where, When)

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2. Why do you think the author, S.E. Hinton, uses a flashback?

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“Things are rough all over” (35).

1. Introduce the quote. Who says it? Who is he/she talking to? What is going on in the story?Hint: Open up your book!

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2. What does the quote mean? What does it have to do with stereotypes? Hint: Use the word stereotype in your answer.

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3. Do you agree with the quote? Why or why not?

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4. Now that you have finished the chapter, why do you think the author included the flashback at this point of the story? Challenge: Relate it to stereotypes!

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