The American Teen

The American Teenager

Twisted Unit

Part I: Freedom Writers Line Game Written Reflection What did you notice? How did you feel standing on the line? How did you feel when there were only a few

people on the line? Were you ever the only person on the line? What did you learn about yourself from

participating in this activity? What did you learn about others?

Part II: Text Connection- Class Discussion

Answer all questions in writing. Be prepared to share your answers with the rest of the class.

Expectations & Pressure Willy Loman, an adult, experienced an identity crisis in a

country that values extraordinary success. As a teen, Biff Loman experienced his own identity

crisis when his father did not live up to his own expectations.

What is expected of teens today? Are these expectations reasonable? Are they ever

hypocritical? What are the greatest pressures that teens experience?

Stereotyping

As a teen, what inequalities do you see and experience? How are teenagers treated "differently" because they are not considered adults?

Part III: Exploring Identity- Written Response

Quick Write

Are you a typical American teenager? Explain.