High School The Outsiders 4-Week Unit Study (Growing Bundle)

Homeschooling a high schooler is a completely different ballgame, isn’t it? I quickly realized that my teenager could spot pointless busywork a mile away—and honestly, they just do not tolerate it. I needed something that fulfilled those necessary high school academic requirements but actually got my teen talking.

That frustration is exactly why I built this four-week unit study for The Outsiders. I originally designed it to take the planning pressure off my own shoulders while offering the kind of mature, respectful academic challenge that older kids appreciate.

We skip the repetitive, surface-level comprehension questions here. Instead, this unit targets the messy, real-world themes that high schoolers actually care about: class divides, identity, and the intense pressure to belong. Because the daily layout is already completely organized for you, you can stop stressing over Sunday night lesson planning. Instead, you get to just sit down at the table and dive into great book discussions with your student.

This High School The Outsiders Unit Study study was a genuine labor of love in our own home. My hope is that it gives you back your prep time and turns your literature hours into something you both actually look forward to each day.

INCLUDED IN THIS RESOURCE:

• Daily roadmap for structured learning.

• 6-part test, rubrics, and grading keys.

• 20 deep-thinking prompts and essay topics.

• Note-taking sheets, projects, and progress trackers.

TOPICS COVERED:

• Greasers vs. Socs class analysis.

• Exploring adolescent pressure and growth.

• Symbolism, narrative voice, and theme.

• Investigating self-concept and belonging.

Whether you need a solid foundation for a high school literature credit or a meaningful supplemental deep dive, this growing bundle bridges the gap between academic rigor and true heart. It challenges older students/homeschoolers to think critically and dissect the complexities of Hinton’s iconic narrative, while giving you back hours of your precious weekly prep time.

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Thank you for your continued support!

Tina - Big Easy Homeschooling Mom