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In Search of Self: Adolescent Themes in the Twentieth Century Short Story Lesson PlanIn Search of Self: Adolescent Themes in the Twentieth Century Short Story Lesson Plan
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In Search of Self: Adolescent Themes in the Twentieth Century Short Story

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Students read short stories that are related to adolescent issues and behaviors. In groups, they review the elements of a short story and vocabulary they might need while reading. To end the lesson, they read "Sir Tatton Sykes" character sketch and write their own short story to accompany it.

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short stories, self esteem

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adolescents, self-esteem, short stories, english language arts
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7th - 8th
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English Language Arts
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