Word of the day:

1. Word of the day: Disdain (v.)- Johnny’s ex-girlfriend disdained him. ?: Write what you think it means… A: (v.) to have a strong dislike or hate for someone Write 2 synonyms, two antonyms, a visual. S: despise, contempt A: admire, adore

2. What’s a milestone when ‘Coming of Age?’ An event in your life that moves you further away from the innocence of childhood and closer to adulthood.

3. When does “Coming of Age” start and end?

4. Coming of Age Timeline: Privileges and Responsibilities Add at least two ‘coming of age’ experiences that you have had so far! (school appropriate) Privileges Driving Age 15 Responsibilities First Job Age:16 Mark your timeline with as many privileges and responsibilities that you will have on your way to adulthood. Include the age that you will receive them.

5. Growing up is difficult.

6. Ninth graders should be treated like adults.

7. Adults don’t really understand what teens go through.

8. Word of the day: Berate (v.)- John’s mom berated him for not doing his homework. ?: Write what you think it means… A: (v.) criticize someone angrily Write 2 synonyms, two antonyms, a visual. S: scold, tell-off A: praise, compliment

9. Today is the last Day to turn in your “my name” writing Piece.

10. Vocabulary Quiz! 1. Circle the vocabulary word. 2. Underline the context clue. Example: My excitement for the weekend was ephemeral, when I realized I would spend most of it doing homework Write context clues for the following words: Vacillate Inadequate Articulate Berate Frugal

11. Your Portfolio! First ,Last Pd. 1 All work is kept inside of the classroom. All students will have a folder. What if I don’t plan on doing any work?

12. John Smith Quiz Corrections Write the word and definition 5 times each. 1. Frugal- Cheap Frugal-Cheap Frugal-Cheap Frugal-Cheap Frugal-Cheap *Must be stapled to your original quiz!

13. Defining a “Coming of Age” Experience

14. “Coming of Age” Defined: • Definition: A young person's transition from childhood to adulthood. • When a young adult learns the realities of the world and that life is not perfect. • Moving away from the innocence of childhood and into maturity and understanding.

15. Struggle with Identity Definition: A young person’s difficulty in discovering their own individual identity, not just how others in their lives view them or want them to be. Example: A high school freshman deciding that he would rather participate in the marching band instead of playing football like the rest of his family.

16. Elements of Coming of Age Struggle with Identity Difficulty with Peer Relationships Difficulty with Family Relationships Challenging Authority Loss of Innocence/Gaining of Knowledge Achieving Goals Increase in Maturity (sometimes shown by change in personality) Better Understanding of the World and Others

17. Difficulty with Peer Relationships Definition: A young person’s problems relating to others their own age, including peer pressure and the desire to be accepted. Example: A teenager may feel the need to dress and act a certain way in order to fit in after they move to a new school where they don’t know anyone.

18. Difficulty with Family Relationships Definition: The problems that arise within a family that cause conflict (including issues like divorce, financial problems, and conflicts with parents and siblings). Example: A parent losing a job that forces the family to relocate and move in with another relative.

19. Challenging Authority Definition: A young person purposefully going against the beliefs or directions of an authority figure in their lives (sometimes for a specific reason). Example: A teenager secretly continuing to use their laptop even though their parents have punished them by taking away computer privileges.

20. Loss of Innocence/ Gaining Knowledge Definition: When a young person is forced to give up their childish and immature thoughts and feelings because of certain events. Example: A teen is forced to drop out of school and go to work because his father gets sick and cannot support the family.

21. Achieving of Goals Definition: When a young person is able to meet difficult personal goals that they have set for themselves, sometimes with the help of others. Example: A student manages to be the valedictorian for her school after four years of hard work and dedication.

22. Increase in Maturity Definition: A young person’s ability to cope with difficult situations in a reasonable and appropriate way. Example: Instead of acting out after receiving a bad grade in a class, the student instead goes to discuss the issue with the teacher in private.

23. Better Understanding of the World and Others Definition: When events cause a young person to realize that there are more important issues beyond their own experience and gain a more complex understanding of people in their lives. Example: A teen realizes that her mother pushes her in athletics because she wanted to be an athlete when she was younger.

24. Word of the day: Truculent (adj.)- The truculent young man began to argue when simply being asked to remain quiet during a test. ?: Write what you think it means… A: (adj.) eager or quick to argue or fight Write 2 synonyms, two antonyms, a visual. S: defiant, aggressive A: easy going, cooperative

25. Defining a Character’s “Coming of Age” Experience