2.1 Read About Positive Personal and Cultural Identity Through Stories

2.1A Wonder - Personal Identity

Your personal identity is who you are, the way you think about yourself, the way you are viewed by the world, and the characteristics that define you. Are you ordinary? What is not "ordinary" about you? What makes you unique? What do you like about yourself? If you could change one thing, what would it be? 

Personal identities are often explored through narrative text - better known as stories.

As you explore the first story (or excerpt from a story) in this unit, think about:

• How the character's identity is revealed?
• How does the main character see himself?
• How does his sister, Via, see him?
• What is ordinary about him?
• What is not ordinary? 

After you read the text, complete the activity in your Learning Guide. CLICK HERE for the story except.