Adolescence

WHAT ARE WE GOING TO LEARN?

This unit is about the
experience of being an

adolescent.

An adolescent is someone

who is changing from a

child into an adult.

WHAT ARE WE GOING TO LEARN?

Our Essential Question Is: What makes adolescence challenging?

WHAT ARE WE GOING TO LEARN?

We are going to begin by taking a look at the big questions, texts,

and skills you will explore in this unit!

PART 1: EXPLORING THE UNIT’S BIG QUESTIONS

On your handout, rate how strongly you agree or disagree with each statement.

Teens would be better off if they listened to the advice of adults.

Most teenagers are cruel to one another.

Middle school relationships can be just as real and serious as the relationships
between adults.

It’s worth it to change things about yourself if it makes you popular.

I sometimes feel trapped in my town.

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PART 2: DISCUSSING THE UNIT’S BIG QUESTIONS

WRITE DOWN YOUR PARTNER'S ANSWER:

Which statements did you most AGREE with?

Which statements did you most DISAGREE with?

SHARE OUT WITH YOUR PARTNER:

PART 3: WHAT WILL WE READ?

“Going Steady”

TURN & TALK:

Read the overview of unit texts.

Which texts sound most interesting?

Why?

“Hanging Fire”

“Likes vs.

Likeability”

“Popularity”

PART 4: WHAT SKILLS WILL WE LEARN?

Rate your confidence level for this unit’s reading and writing skills.

Don’t worry if these seem new! The unit’s goal is to build your knowledge in these areas!