In this course, students will examine issues and concerns of adolescence, focusing on identity and the many different forces and factors that shape who we are and how we got here. Throughout the course, students will be exposed to high interest fiction consisting of relatable adolescent/young adult characters, plots that reflect their own experiences, and themes that are of interest to them. The majority of the course will be conducted in literature circles and students will have a voice in which texts are selected to read and analyze. Regular engagement in literary discussion and several analytical/reflective writing pieces will be necessary to successfully earn credit for this course.
Grades 9 - 12
Academic
Semester .5 Credit