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Lesson 1 (from Flirtin' with the Monster through At Least I Had Something)

Objective

In the introduction, Kristina talks about her life and relationships, showing how they led her into a state where she was ready to start doing drugs. The objective of this lesson is to analyze her life and relationships and determine whether or not her reasoning is valid.

Lesson

1. Partner Project: Write down everything you can ascertain about Kristina's life as you read the poems "Flirtin' With the Monster" through "At Least I Had Something."

2. Partner Discussion: Talk about Kristina's situation. Did she have a right to feel fragile emotionally? What support did she have behind her?

3. Class Discussion: Describe Kristina's personality. What choices could Kristina have made to deal with her situation?

4. Homework: Research different reasons people turn to drugs. Prepare a list of at least five reasons and be prepared to share the list with the class.

Lesson 2 (from Flirtin' with the Monster through At Least I Had Something)

Objective

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