ExpositionThe exposition of The Outsiders is in greaser territory. The gang has 7 members, Darry, Sodapop, Ponyboy, Johnny, Dally, Two Bit, and Steve. These dogs are Darry, Sodapop, and Ponyboy.
Rising ActionThe action rises when Johnny kills Bob the Soc. Ponyboy and Johnny have to run away because they don't want to get caught .
Rising ActionThe action is still rising when Ponyboy and Johnny were smoking and set a church on fire.
ClimaxThe story is at its climax when Johnny dies from his broken back. The whole gang is upset, but Dally is going crazy.
Falling ActionThe falling action begins with Dally being shot down by the police because he was so upset about Johnny's death.
ResolutionThe story ends when Ponyboy becomes more mature. He now knows that things are rough all over.
