Central Questions

How can literacy groups and shared storytelling create space for diverse perspectives and voices?

What responsibilities do we have as readers, writers, and citizens in engaging with literature that challenges or expands our worldview?

How does literature help us understand our own identities and the identities of others?

How can engaging and practicing our civic discourse in class help our personal and societal growth?

Unit Overview

This unit empowers students to take ownership of their learning by engaging in student-driven literacy groups that center on identity, civic discourse, and critical literacy. Through an Ethnic Studies lens, students will select a text that explores adolescence, identity, and the intersection of personal and societal narratives. These literacy discussions will provide opportunities for students to collaborate, reflect, and engage in meaningful discourse, applying the analytical and argumentative skills they have developed throughout the year. As they examine the political and historical contexts embedded in their chosen texts, students will deepen their awareness of how literature shapes and is shaped by social and political realities. This unit serves as a culmination of the year's learning, allowing students to demonstrate mastery of English skills through discussion, writing, and critical engagement with literature.