 How are you a child still?  How are you an adult? Explain your answers for at least 12 lines.

 In groups of 3, choose who will be:  DISCUSSION LEADER  RECORDER  REPORTER  Brainstorm 15 ways we mature by finishing the phrase “I will know I’ve grown up when…”  Ms. Strong’s Example: I knew I was grown up when I didn’t get an Easter basket from the Easter bunny anymore.  I knew I was grown up when my parents talked to me about their problems.

 Copy all of these down on a sheet of paper.

 Are any of the items on the list similar?  Are there any items that can be grouped together?  What category titles can you give to the groups?

 Determine the most important or most reliable indications of maturity, and the least reliable indications. Be prepared to explain your conclusions.

 Many stories depict their protagonist growing up or coming of age. The coming‐of‐age stories typically trace the protagonist's growth from a self‐absorbed, immature individual into an expansive, mature human being concerned with the welfare of others and his/her place in the world scheme.

 Why read a book about the coming-of-age experience of a Mexican-American boy in New Mexico during and right after WWII?  This doesn’t connect to me!  C.S. Lewis says “We read to know we are not alone.”

 You live this theme everyday!  During adolescence, teens are constantly engaging in the battle between childhood and adulthood. By studying a variety of literature in which the main characters are undergoing coming of age experiences, you will be able to relate the material to your own journeys.  Discerning differences between characters in "Coming of Age" literature can help you make decisions about your own coming-of-age experiences.

 The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn  To Kill a Mockingbird  Jane Eyre  Anne of Green Gables  The Secret Life of Bees  The Kite Runner  The House on Mango Street  A Separate Peace (In what ways is it? Is it not?)

 3 Key Characteristics  1. Loss of Innocence  2. Clash between personal desires and societal expectations  3. Predictions about how the character will fit into adult society

 Character’s growth process begins when he or she is faced with loss or discovery. Character loses innocence and struggles with the knowledge that the (adult) world is a complex place. The “absolutes” of childhood no longer exist; the world is more grey than it is black and white.

 -fruit (Especially apples! Ignorance is bliss— knowledge ends ignorance, knowledge ends bliss.)  -gardens/forest  -falling  -flowers  -circuses/carnivals/fairs  -birth/tunnel imagery- birth is the first separation, traumatic entrance into a new world.  -purity that has spoiled or gone rotten  -OR character desperately tries to hold onto innocence, goes on a quest for purity with an intense desire to “keep it real,” by avoiding hypocrisy, “phonies” or those who “act” or “seem” one way

 Character’s growth is characterized by clashes between personal desires and the “rules” or “social order” of adult society. Character tries to establish his or her own “rules” as he or she attempts to become an active participant in the world.

 -Internal conflict- confused emotions, feels misunderstood  -Desire for the simplicity of childhood and excitement of adulthood  -Desire for the perks of adulthood without the responsibility  Testing boundaries and limits  -legal/illegal  -right/wrong  -known/unknown  -familiar/strange  -parent/child

 Character finds his or her place in adult society. Is it a good fit? (It’s not always a comfortable or successful fit.)

 As we watch this short TV show, in a 3- column chart, note examples of:  1. Loss of Innocence  2. Clash between personal desires and societal expectations  Afterward, you will make predictions about how the protagonist (main character), Kevin, will fit into adult society

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 With your partner, choose 3-4 of the items/concepts brainstormed in your group discussion that are most significant in Antonio’s journey.  Illustrate them.  Label or briefly describe  When you finish, individually write a paragraph explaining where you think Antonio is right now in this journey.

 Draw this chart Loss of InnocenceClashPredictions of Fitting In w/ Society

 You must comment 4 times.  The comment should be substantial: share an opinion and use text to support your opinion.  Choose 1 person to be the bank teller. Each time someone comments and the bank teller evaluates that it is a substantial comment, the speaker gives the bank teller 1 “coin.”  You need to wait for someone else to comment before you make another comment.  At the end, each person should have commented 4 times & have put at least 4 coins into the bank.  Write down notes on the chart.

 5-6 events that represent your journey towards maturity.  Events should be arranged in chronological order, with arrows drawn between each item to designate the correct order of events.  You may use any materials to create this.  You will write a one-page paper explaining your map and present a portion of it to class.

 GRADING RUBRIC FOR IDENTITY MAP  Identity Map Total Points = ______ / 60  Construction of Map (25 total points) 5-6 events in your life that have been coming-of-age experiences.  Illustrations (15 points) 1pt each for each of 5 illustrations: -detail -neatness -labeling or brief description under each event  Method (5 points) -chronologically ordered -sufficiently displays events -good use of space  Creativity and clarity (5 points)  Presentation of Identity Map (20 total points) -presentation displays understanding of topic (5) -student explains 2-3 events in detail (5) -student tells how he/she has changed because of events (5)  - Professionalism (5)  One-page explanation of coming of age experience depicted in map (20 total points)  Usage (5 points) 1pt each -vocabulary; spelling -punctuation -sentence completion -agreement -other grammatical errors  Content (15 points) 5pts each -displays significance of chosen topic -extensive use of thoughts, feelings, and details in description -complete development of topic

ILLUSTRATIONS (15 total points)  3pts each:  -detail,  -neatness,  -labeling or brief description under each event METHOD (5 points)  -chronologically ordered  -sufficiently displays events  -good use of space  3. Creativity and clarity (5 points)

 (15 total points)  -presentation displays understanding of topic (5)  -student explains 2-3 events in detail (5)  -student tells how he/she has changed because of events (5)

Usage (5 points)  1pt each  -vocabulary; spelling  -punctuation  -sentence completion  -agreement  -other grammatical errors Content (15 points)  5pts each  -displays significance of chosen topic  -extensive use of thoughts, feelings, and details in description  -complete development of topic