As we begin our Identity Unit, we are really going to try to dig into the question: What makes up your identity? In this unit, we will read The Outsiders, a few short stories, and some poetry. We will also watch a few videos that explore this question as well. Not only am I hoping that students improve their reading skills in this class, I also hope that they will improve their "thinking" skills as they begin to reflect on their own lives and begin to grapple with some tough questions. Today, students read an article written by Rick Reilly that is about a football team from a juvenile delinquent center and how giving these young men a fresh look give them a whole new perspective on life. Students also had a chance to reflect on their own lives about hiding their "true identity" just to fit in.
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