Reads Freak the Geek by John Green and It's That It Hurts by Tomás Rivera for diverse perspectives on identity and belonging
Guided instruction on point of view and literary analysis to deepen student understanding
Supports both written and oral interpretations to foster critical thinking
Structured lessons with annotation, quick writes, and group discussions for active engagement
Designed for sequential learning to build upon prior knowledge and skills
Summarized by Shop
In this unit, students read two texts that deal with themes about identity and fitting in, following narrators who are trying to come to terms with who they are and how they are seen by their peers and the adults around them. Through their work with the two texts, students explore the use of point of view and the elements of both Gree
Grade Level
8-9
Texts Included
Freak the Geek by John Green, It's That It Hurts by Tomás Rivera