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1960s Flashback

1960s Flashback. Into the World of The Outsiders. Introduction.

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1960s Flashback

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  1. 1960s Flashback Into the World of The Outsiders

  2. Introduction You are about to travel back in time to a world very different from that which you live in today. It was a simpler time, before video games, cell phones, or even computers. Although the 1960s were very different from what you are used to growing up with, you will probably be surprised at how well you can relate to, understand, and even learn from the characters in S.E. Hinton’s novel The Outsiders. You will explore everything from 60s music and fashion to government, cars, and even gang life.

  3. Task What was it like living in the 1960s? Your task is to gain knowledge of the early 1960s culture in order to better understand and connect with the characters in The Outsiders. Using the websites provided on the Process page, you will be asked to explore all aspects of the 60s. This process will take some time, as you will be asked to do some investigative work finding specific facts and details about important people, events, and activities of the decade.

  4. ProcessPart 1 • Open a Word document and put your heading (1960s Webquest Last Name) in the top right corner. • Save as 1960s Webquest Last Name. • Find a picture of a madras shirt. Paste the picture in your document. • Find a picture of a 50s/60s male pompadour. Paste the picture in your document. • Find a picture of a 60s Corvair. Paste the picture in your document. • Find a picture of a 60s Corvette. Paste the picture in your document • Find a picture of a “young” Paul Newman. Paste the picture in your document and write a brief description of who he was and what he did.

  5. ProcessPart 2 • List 5 bands that were popular during the early to mid 1960s. • List 5 popular T.V. shows from the 1960s. • Write the names of two presidents in the 1960s. • Find the prices of 6 commonly used items in the 1960s. • List 5 popular toys from the 1960s. • Read about Greasers and write a brief summary of the 50s/60s Greaser subculture. • List 3 reasons as to why a teenager might join a gang in the 60s. • Explain what gangs were like in the 1960s. • List 5 slang words with their definitions. • List 3 major world events from the 60s.

  6. Evaluation • You will be evaluated on whether you have all the components from Part 1 and Part 2.

  7. Conclusion • Now that you have immersed yourself in the 1960s culture, you are ready to dive into the world of The Outsiders. • Please print/save your document. • If you print your document, hand it in.

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