Unit 3: Relationships in Young Adult Literature
Duration of Days: 26
In what relationships do adolescents participate?
How do relationships impact adolescence?
How do our relationships evolve and change as we move through adolescence?
How do authors use relationships to propel the story in Young Adult Literature texts?
Examine the immergence of a variety of relationships during adolescence, especially in young adult literature and related articles, by reading, annotating, discussing, and reflecting through writing and answer selection.
Participation in literature circles, annotations and notes, written responses, text assessments
| Lesson # | Lesson Title | Duration of Days |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Relationships | 1 |
| 2 | Video/Listening: “Theories About Family & Marriage” | 1 |
| 3 | Text 1: First Read | 2 |
| 4 | Text 1: Close Read | 2 |
| 5 | Relationship Unit Novel: Week 1 | 1 |
| 6 | Text 2: First Read | 2 |
| 7 | Text 2: Close Read | 2 |
| 8 | Relationships Unit Novel: Week 2 | 1 |
| 9 | Listening: Friendship & Vulnerability | 1 |
| 10 | Text 3: First Read | 2 |
| 11 | Text 3: Close Read | 2 |
| 12 | Relationship Unit Novel: Week 3 | 1 |
| 13 | Text 4: First Read | 2 |
| 14 | Text 4: Close Read | 2 |
| 15 | Relationship Unit Novel: Week 4 | 1 |
| 16 | Relationship Unit Assessment | 3 |