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Why might this text be worth teaching? This text is definitely worth teaching because of all the themes it encompasses. Since there are so many, students are given the chance to choose one and possibly relate to it. For instance, the theme of Friendship can easily be related back to students and their social lives. The aspect of Mental Health is also an interesting theme that may wake the minds of certain students. Not only is reading comprehension (among others) being taught, but also a hint of Psychology.

What do you want students to get out of it? I would like students to get critical thinking and language exploration by reading this novel. Students should also be able to analyze, interpret and respond to language, evaluating their literary qualities and effects in relation to purpose and audience. I think that by reading this novel, students have the option to reflect on themselves and perhaps make new discoveries.

Consider RELEVANCE for students and for the discipline of English Language Arts. The relevance behind this text is rather straight forward. Students will learn and apply: presenting, expressive writing, personal reading, close reading, etc. All of the skills listened are important for further development in English Language Arts. I also believe that students will have a high degree of interest in the novel considering the presence of insanity. The book will churn the minds of students so that they rethink the term "stability."