The Schwa Was Here Literature Unit

This humorous, gritty book is perfect for the pre-adolescent or middle school literature circle! With the literature book touching upon themes of "labels", fitting in, and families, coupled with sarcastic, appropriate tween humor, the activities in this book are tailor-made for cluster-groups or differentiation within the classroom, with an emphasis on collaboration and group discussion. Each chapter section includes vocabulary and journal prompts, as well as instructions for conducting small groups, with the teacher acting as "facilitator". Having used this in my own middle school classrooms, I can attest that it's a proven winner that kids find engaging and fun!