This 8 week novel study unit allows students to choose to read either Angie Thomas' The Hate U Give or Walter Dean Myers' Monster. Students will discuss common themes, literary structure and character development as a class, while reading and answering comprehension questions independently. The unit concludes with a student-choice final project including music, art, creative writing, and public speaking options. Unit lesson plan is structured in an easy-to-read spreadsheet with all important h