Coming-of-Age Literature Genre Lessons & Activities

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Unlock the Journey of Self-Discovery within the Coming-of-Age literature.

These lessons and activities help students dive into their own identities and connect with the characters they encounter in their reading. Engage your students in meaningful reflection and literary analysis with this comprehensive set of activities and lessons centered around coming-of-age stories. Designed to be both personal and academic, these resources help students connect with characters while also exploring their own identities and journeys.

Lessons & Activities Included: Total of 5-Lessons, 2-Activities, & 2- Extension Activities

Identity Map Activity + Extension

Students create their own identity maps to explore the elements that define them.
Extension: Apply the same Activity to a literary character, with an Identity Map Guide included for support.

Coming-of-Age Time Capsule + Extension

Students build personal time capsules with guided prompts and the Letter to Myself Worksheet.
Extension: Create a Literary Time Capsule for a character, supported by the Future of a Character Guide.

Core Lessons & Worksheets

Understanding the Coming-of-Age Journey – Students analyze growth through the A Character's Journey Worksheet (with The Lion King as a model).
Exploring Universal Themes – Students use the Coming-of-Age Themes Worksheet to explore connections across texts, supported by a Books and Movies Suggestions List.
Rites of Passage Lesson – Includes a PowerPoint presentation, student notes, pre-quiz, and teacher answer key.
What is a Coming-of-Age Story? – Students define the genre with brainstorming and analysis worksheets.
Analyzing a Protagonist – Guide students through a protagonist's journey with the Protagonist Journey Worksheet & Answer Key.