The Outsiders Nonfiction Readings

Gang activity plays a major role in the novel The Outsiders. Today, gangs impact our society, and especially our youth. Read these two articles about current gang lifestyles from the perspectives of younger gang members, and compare them to what youve read about the Greasers and the Socs.
Before Reading Questions 1. In the novel, how are the Greasers and Socs lifestyles different? 2. Why do you think people decide to be members of a gang? Do you think they have a choice? During Reading Questions 1.What was the name of the gang April was a part of? 2. Describe Aprils home life. 3. What happened to April when she chose to leave her gang? 4. What experiences did Anton House witness as a boy? How did this impact who he became? 5. Why was Anton placed in juvie at the age of 15? 6. What book made Anton decide to change his lifestyle? What did his life changes lead to? After Reading Questions 1. What character from the novel would you say has the most similar lifestyle to April? Why? 2. Do you believe Ponyboy could break away from the gang like Anton did?