51ºÚÁÏ

Coming of Age ELA Unit - Short Stories, Informational Texts, Creative Writing

This engaging and comprehensive unit is perfect for exploring how young people grow through challenges and self-discovery. Products Included: Coming-of-Age Short Story Writing Students write their own original short stories that reflect overcoming challenges and important life lessons. Coming-of-Age Informational Texts These engaging articles and videos cover the challenges and milestones of growing up across different cultures, nature, famous examples, and the digital world. Raymond's Run Squeaky learns that true strength isn’t just about winning races. The Treasure of Lemon Brown Greg meets a homeless man who helps him see that treasure can mean more than money. The Smallest Dragonboy Keevan proves his value in a fantastical world where others doubt him, showing that courage often comes in unexpected sizes. The No-Guitar Blues Fausto learns the value of honesty when he's tempted to take an easy route to get what he wants. Through the Tunnel Jerry pushes himself to complete a dangerous underwater challenge, proving something important to himself along the way. Eleven Rachel experiences how emotions and identity are more complicated than just the number of years you’ve been alive. Coming-of-Age Worksheets These worksheets can be used alongside each short story for students to deepen their understanding of coming-of-age features.