The Outsiders | A Look Inside A Landmark: The Outsiders
In the following excerpt, Simmons attempts to explain the lasting populatrity of The Outsiders, and why it sometimes is a candidate for banning.
Before we can begin to write a book rationale for our classroom or school library, two conditions should apply: (1) we know the book extremely well, and (2) we believe that this book makes a significant contribution to our curriculum and to students. Writing a rationale for why a book ought to be in the curriculum requires a knowledge of the goals and objectives of the curriculum; the skills, abilities and interests of students; a knowledge of students' literary and popular culture backgrounds; and a knowledge of the broader area of study in which the book is to be used. It is also...
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