Crossing Textual Boundaries

Jenna·

Digital Identity

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Grade Level10th Grade

SubjectDigital Identity

Original Prompt

Develop a comprehensive mixed-text set unit that teaches students to analyze relationships between fiction and nonfiction texts addressing a common theme, requiring them to synthesize information, compare perspectives, evaluate persuasive techniques, and identify central ideas across genres. Create resources that include a short story, and an informational article, centered on an engaging, relevant theme like digital identity or social justice. Design activities that prompt students to determine...

This learning resource enables students to explore the concept of digital identity through the juxtaposition of fiction and nonfiction texts. The primary narrative, 'The Filtered Life of Leo,' delves into the internal conflict between the protagonist's curated online persona and his real-world self, highlighting themes of authenticity, loneliness, and societal perception. Students are encouraged to analyze literary elements such as characterization and symbolism, while also reflecting on survey findings that discuss the impact of social media on teenagers. Furthermore, the resource guides learners through structured reading supports, encouraging them to synthesize insights from both genres to comprehend the complexities of digital identity and its implications in contemporary society.