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 Activities 1  2  3  4    5  6  7  8  9  10  11  12  13  14  Activity View All Activities Nature versus Nurture Process: What is personality? Discuss inheritance of personality traits-which ones are inherited? Read handout on current scientific belief. Reflection: Who are you w/in each of these traits? Class discussion: nature vs nurture; followed by film on TWINS. After film, ask students to reconsider their original beliefs about nature vs. nurture and write a short argument that supports their (new) beliefs, with examples from film. California Content Standards English and Language Arts Grade Eleven Reading ELA.11.3.0. Literary Response and Analysis Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text ELA.11.3.2. Analyze the way in which the theme or meaning of a selection represents a view or comment on life, using textual evidence to support the claim. Writing ELA.11.1.0. Writing Strategies Organization and Focus ELA.11.1.3. Structure ideas and arguments in a sustained, persuasive, and sophisticated way and support them with precise and relevant examples. Written and Oral English Language Conventions ELA.11.1.0. Written and Oral English Language Conventions ELA.11.1.1. Demonstrate control of grammar, diction, and paragraph and sentence structure and an understanding of English usage. ELA.11.1.2. Produce legible work that shows accurate spelling and correct punctuation and capitalization. Resources:   Resource Type Requirements File 1. Twins: Uncommon Bonds Video Presentation Hardware: TV/VCR