The students will complete a variety of activities, including small-group assignments, computer-based activities, and individual work to increase comprehension and enjoyment of the book "The Outsiders" by S.E. Hinton. Students will use research strategies to create a biographical sketch of the author, and will also produce creative writings involving characters from the book. Studens will answer questions at various levels to increase their comprehension of the book. The selected sites will enhance these activities.