TWEAKED NOVEL STUDY
Summary
Sixteen-year-old Gordie Jessup is a good kid but he's living a nightmare. His eighteen-year-old brother Chase's two-year addiction to crystal meth has left their family emotionally and financially drained. And just when Gordie thinks he can no longer stand the manipulating, the lying and the stealing, things get even worse. Chase is arrested for aggravated assault, released on bail and sent home to his family. But his dealers are after him and Chase appeals to Gordie for help. Gordie, disgusted with his brother and fully aware that it's a gamble, risks everything he has in the hope of bringing his family some peace.
Sixteen-year-old Gordie Jessup is a good kid but he's living a nightmare. His eighteen-year-old brother Chase's two-year addiction to crystal meth has left their family emotionally and financially drained. And just when Gordie thinks he can no longer stand the manipulating, the lying and the stealing, things get even worse. Chase is arrested for aggravated assault, released on bail and sent home to his family. But his dealers are after him and Chase appeals to Gordie for help. Gordie, disgusted with his brother and fully aware that it's a gamble, risks everything he has in the hope of bringing his family some peace.
- We will open and read through/watch the information about "Crystal Meth" which is found at a website created by "The Foundation for a Drug Free World" that provides truthful information about the history, growth and negative impacts of Crystal Meth and other drugs. Here is a link to the website: www.drugfreeworld.org/drugfacts/crystalmeth.html
- Here are the links to the topics that we will focus on today:
- The Truth About Crystal Meth (8 minute documentary): https://www.drugfreeworld.org/FURL/data/www.drugfreeworld.org/files/truth-about-crystalmeth-booklet-en.pdf
- Crystal Meth Booklet (24 page information pamphlet): www.drugfreeworld.org/FURL/data/www.drugfreeworld.org/files/truth-about-crystalmeth-booklet-en.pdf
- Stay Up and Study (30 second PSA): www.drugfreeworld.org/drugfacts/crystalmeth/the-stages-of-the-meth-experience.html
Culminating Activity for the Unit
At the completion of the novel, the students will be expected to complete an "Anti-Drug" message that will be displayed in one of 4 formats:
The criteria for the assignment is outlined in the downloadable file below.
At the completion of the novel, the students will be expected to complete an "Anti-Drug" message that will be displayed in one of 4 formats:
- Pamphlet
- Poster
- School Bulletin Board (in class or hallway)
- Public Service Announcement (video commercial - see examples below)
The criteria for the assignment is outlined in the downloadable file below.
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