Dedicated workshop time for students to develop their Cultural Identity Project booklets.

Concluding the novel and launching the final Cultural Identity Project.

Formal assessment of chapter 8 using the Image Analysis CER format.

Analyzing chapter 7 with a focus on identity mirrors and the convergence of the three narrative threads.

Integrating image analysis with the CER framework to decode visual meaning in key panels from chapters 4-6.

Exploring chapters 4-6 through a theme-focused gallery walk to transition from thematic topics to thematic statements.

Assessment of initial chapters followed by an introduction to visual literacy and image analysis techniques specific to graphic novels.

Deep dive into chapters 1-3 with a focus on character development and initial CER application in short responses.

Introduction to graphic novel terminology and the CER (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning) framework for literary analysis.

A dynamic exploration of non-literal language tailored for a teen audience, focusing on similes, metaphors, personification, and hyperbole through modern, relatable examples.

A guide to understanding and using modern teen slang and contemporary idioms in everyday conversation.