Lesson Plan

Growing up Is Hard to Do

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Looking for a fountain of youth? Scholars analyze a group of texts by Gary Soto that pertain to the difficulties of growing up. Activities pertaining to vocabulary, close reading, and shared writing prepare learners for the final task of writing an essay. 

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Create a portfolio for pupils to keep their work
Classroom Considerations
  • Suggests saving one text for independent reading
  • Create a free account for full access
  • Requires skills in summarizing
Pros
  • Includes a variety of text by the same author
  • Lists symbols for annotating
Cons
  • None