About the Book Use this instructional guide for literature to encourage students to make connections in history concerning social classes and divisions in societies while analyzing rich, complex literature and becoming familiar with this well-known novel. Book Synopsis Encourage students to make connections in history while becoming familiar with this well-known novel by implementing The Outsiders: An Instructional Guide for Literature. These engaging, rigorous lessons and activities work in conjunction with the text to teach students how to analyze and comprehend rich, complex literature. Students will learn how to analyze story elements in multiple ways, practice close reading and text-based vocabulary, determine meaning through text-dependent questions, and more. About the Author Wendy Conklin, M.A. Ed., is an award-winning author, editor, educational consultant, and teacher. She trains teachers in staff development workshops across the country, writes curriculum, and teaches diverse groups of children.