Teacher Guide Who are YOU? By Kaki Shields Meet the Author "How do we identify our strengths and weaknesses, our talents and loves, our philosophy and ideas,and how do we communicate these essentials to others?"  Overview  Understandings and Standards  Activities  Resources  Student Guide Powered By 3527 Mt. Diablo Blvd. #268 Lafayette, CA 94549 510.635.8033 Fax 866.383.4570 info@my-ecoach.com Contact Us Overview Grade Levels: 11, 12 Curriculum Areas: Focus: English/Language Arts Secondary: Fine Arts Topic: English Theme: self-exploration Duration: one semester--20 weeks Summary This is a semester-long investigation of how we are defined, by ourselves and others. Students will journal, interview family members, read scientific articles as well as essays and biographies, and create responses in a number of different media, from writing to film. Rationale Most adolescents feel they are the center of the universe, and are hungry for feedback and ways to present themselves to the world. The subject of SELF becomes an approach for all kinds of writing, reading, and creating within the standards.