Speak, a Coming of Age novel by Laurie Anderson, is one of the most thoughtfully woven young adult novels. In reading this novel, students can delve deeply into relevant themes, connecting the text to their life and the world. They can also learn how to write their own Coming of Age story with active voice, clever wit, compelling use of literary devices, and more. This packet is useful for the final assessment on the novel, whereby students either individually or in groups choose a theme, or un