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Don't Believe the Hype—Too Thin Is Too Dangerous in Wintergirls by Laurie Halse Anderson

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Theme:	Examining the Media's Influence as a Contributing Cause of Eating Disorders
Grades:	9 - 12
Subject:	English
Duration:	Two class periods or more
Standards & Goals:	NJ (Reading) 16: Draw upon relevant prior knowledge to enhance comprehension, and note when the text expands on or challenges that knowledge NJ (Listening/Speaking) 5: Listen to complex information, and discern the main ideas, the significant details and the relationships among them NJ (Listening/Speaking) 8: Respond constructively to advance a discussion and build on the input of others Note that standards in this lesson plan are for example only. This lesson can be easily adapted to meet your state's specific standards.
Objectives:	Students will: Access and build on prior knowledge to enhance their reading of Wintergirls by Laurie Halse Anderson. Participate in a class discussion about eating disorders and their reactions to the video. Creatively present the media's negative portrayal of body images in a collage format. Analyze their assessment and reaction to it in a written accompaniment to the collage.

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Don't Believe the Hype—Too Thin Is Too Dangerous in Wintergirls by Laurie Halse Anderson

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