Unit 1 Coming of Age 9th Grade

UNIT 1

COMING OF AGE

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WHAT ARE WE GOING TO LEARN?

Our Essential Question:

What experiences lead us from childhood into adulthood?

WHAT ARE WE GOING TO LEARN?

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

and skills we 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.

It is better to listen to your friends rather than adults.

You have to take risks to figure out who you are.

People from different backgrounds cannot have strong relationships.

It is worth being in love even if you get your feelings hurt.

We are defined by our past experiences.

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PART 2: DISCUSSING THE UNIT’S BIG QUESTIONS

SHARE OUT:

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Which statements did you most AGREE with?

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Which statements did you most DISAGREE with?

PART 3: WHAT WILL WE READ?

“Going Steady”

Directions: Read the overview of unit texts.

“Saturday at the

Canal”

“Likes vs.

Likeability”

“Popularity”

Turn & Talk: Which texts sound most interesting to you? Why?

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!