Chosen Family & The Outsiders | The Great American Read

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The Outsiders Pony Boy Greasers SE Hinton class warfare brotherhood friends Great American Read chosen family personification symbolism young adult literature ya lit
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English-Language Arts
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Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
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Chosen Family & The Outsiders | The Great American Read

In The Outsiders, Pony Boy Curtis and his biological brothers are orphans. They join the Greasers—a gang from the poor side of town, whose rivals are the upper class Socs. Former hip-hop star Danny Boy O'Connor discusses the overarching messages of acceptance and belonging in the book, while author S.E. Hinton opens up about its humble origins, after writing the book as a teenager.
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PBS Learning Media

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