Have students read the story. Discuss it with the class. Discuss some of the changes that occur during adolescence. Social changes are shifts in relationships. Emotional and social changes are normal signs of adolescence.
Adolescents often have questions about puberty and adolescence.
Students identify emotional and social changes Students underline the parts of the story that describe emotional and social changes in Lucy and William. Ask for volunteers to read passages they underlined in the story. Have students complete the student page. Reflect, summarize and discuss Review the changes that occur during adolescence. Ask students what influences these changes.