The Outsiders Novel Study | Grades 9–10 Literary Analysis Worksheets
Help students build deeper reading comprehension and evidence-based literary analysis with this structured The Outsiders novel study for Grades 9–10 ELA. Students progress from comprehension and inference to character analysis, theme, author’s craft, analytical writing, and whole-novel synthesis.
Skills Covered
Reading comprehension and close reading
Vocabulary in context
Inference and textual evidence
Character development and motivation
Conflict and setting analysis
Point of view and perspective
Theme and symbolism
Author’s craft
CER and RACE writing
Evidence-based reasoning
Whole-novel literary analysis
What’s Included
Chapter-by-chapter worksheets and literary analysis activities
Coordinated literary analysis anchor charts
Comprehension, vocabulary, and inference practice
Character, conflict, setting, theme, symbolism, and craft activities
CER/RACE constructed-response practice
Reading quizzes
Socratic seminar preparation
Whole-novel synthesis activities
Choice board
Final assessment
Answer keys and sample responses
Perfect For
Use these activities for a complete novel study, guided reading, independent work, small groups, homework, intervention, discussion, formative assessment, review, or summative assessment.
Activities gradually increase in complexity, helping students move from identifying important details to developing claims, selecting strong textual evidence, explaining reasoning, and synthesizing ideas across the novel.
Please Note: Students will need access to a copy of The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton. The novel itself is not included.
File Type: PDF
A ready-to-use resource for helping Grades 9–10 students strengthen comprehension, critical thinking, literary analysis, and evidence-based writing while studying The Outsiders.
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