Activity Book 9 Klass Kuzovlev Kniga Dlia Uchitelia 6-e Izdanie May 2026

This story is a classic inclusion for 9th-grade curricula as it perfectly aligns with Unit 1, Lesson 1–2 of the Kuzovlev course.

The story follows a 15-year-old girl named Sarah who feels pressured to "fit in" with a popular group at her new school. To be accepted, she is asked to ignore her childhood friend, Mark, who isn't considered "cool" by the new group. Sarah eventually realizes that true friendship isn't about popularity or following a specific subculture (like Goths or Punks), but about loyalty and being yourself. Activity Ideas based on the Teacher's Guide This story is a classic inclusion for 9th-grade

The Teacher's Book suggests a "Jigsaw Reading" where different students read about different subcultures (Punks, Bikers, Hippies) and then summarize their "story" to the group. Key Resources for Teachers Sarah eventually realizes that true friendship isn't about

To get along with , to fall out with , to be rebellious , subculture , to stand out from the crowd . Ask students: "If you were Sarah, would you ignore Mark?" Ask students: "If you were Sarah, would you ignore Mark

Use the story to highlight words from Unit 1: