COMING OF AGE
We are currently in our second week of our Coming of Age
unit. During this time, students are being introduced to the conceptual focus
of the year, “coming of age.” While reading a variety of texts (short stories,
poems, lyrics) students are interacting with characters who are experiencing
self-defining incidents. We are modeling and practicing analysis, interpretation,
and discussion of texts as well as creating and presenting original works that
express personal connections to the ideas of identity and coming of age. Students will be using contemporary lyrics during the next week, so they should be looking for lyrics that are meaningful and school appropriate. Please encourage them to look for "radio-edit" versions of their songs.
