This blog post is loaded with how middle school teachers using The Outsiders can teach characterization with quick writes along with the body biography strategy. Your students will find plenty of opportunity for creativity. Students will experience the unique approach of using a collaborative poster, The Outsiders, textual evidence, research, and the body biography project. Grades 6,7,8,9 | English Language Arts | Middle School ELA| #middleschoolteacher #theoutsiders