Introduction:

Sherman Alexie's Flight

deals with many aspects of

identity and what defines

who we are.  "Call me Zits.

Everybody calls me Zits.

That's not my real name,

of course. My real name

isn't important. " Alexie gives the reader a lot to think about as to

who the main protgaonist really is and what defines him as a

person.  He is, as many people are, judged by his appearance. 

They say "the clothes define the man."  Imagine that the

principle of your school wants to impose a dress code including 

school uniforms.  How would that make you feel? What would you

say to  the principle?  How would Zits or any of the identities he

embodies feel about this?  This WebQuest will encourage ELA

students to explore various aspects of identity and how outward

appearance affects how people judge one another.  After

reading this novel, exploring various fictional and non-fictional

texts, as well as researching the pros and cons of school uniforms,

students will create an opening statement for or against school

uniforms using supporting evidence.