Where Do I Fit In?
Exploring Identity and Culture Through Literature
Focus Text: The Awakening
Essential Questions:
1. How does your culture shape your identity?
2. How does literature teach us about our identities?
A. Model New American Notebook for chapter 1 of The Awakening (think-aloud).
B. Read chapter 2 of The Awakening and fill out New American Notebook. (guided instruction)
C. Read chapter 3 in groups of 4 and fill out the New American Notebook.
D. Closing: Discuss what we have read thus far.
Exploring Identity and Culture Through Literature
Focus Text: The Awakening
Essential Questions:
1. How does your culture shape your identity?
2. How does literature teach us about our identities?
A. Model New American Notebook for chapter 1 of The Awakening (think-aloud).
B. Read chapter 2 of The Awakening and fill out New American Notebook. (guided instruction)
C. Read chapter 3 in groups of 4 and fill out the New American Notebook.
D. Closing: Discuss what we have read thus far.