Novels in Verse for Teens by Lisa Krok

Author:Lisa Krok
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: ABC-CLIO

Crank by Ellen Hopkins

Margaret K. McElderry Books

June 15, 2010

ISBN: 978-1416995135

Grades: 9 and up

Content Tags:

addiction, divorce, drugs, first love/sex, self-harm, sexual assault/abuse, teen pregnancy/teen mothers

Summary

Although this book is not about a beast or a dragon, it involves a monster. The destructive, life changing monster that is crystal meth snatches Kristina, and she transforms into her brash alter-ego, Bree. Based upon the author’s own daughter and her addiction to crystal meth, this realistically portrays the hold that meth has on an addict.

Addiction Recovery Poetry Journal Activity

Benefits of Writing in Addiction Recovery—Most people have no problem accepting the claim that talking about problems can be a great help. This is reflected in the much loved quote, a problem shared is a problem halved. What is less widely appreciated is the idea that writing about things can also be highly therapeutic … trauma and mental health issues can render a person voiceless, literally and figuratively. Addicts sometimes abuse chemical substances in order to find a voice even if it is not their own … Writing can assist you in finding your own voice and be very edifying. You do not have to share your work in order to begin appreciating your unique view on life. Writing poetry will help you to build strength and confidence in your natural sober self. (Bridges, 2014)

Poetry journals seem like the best option for this sort of journey, to evolve and track progress. Kenn Nesbitt (2016) has these suggestions for writing poetry in journals:

• Choose a journal that fits your style.

To keep words neat and in order, a spiral or other lined notebook is suggested. For those who like to draw or doodle around their poems, blank pages are recommended. Writing on the go when you feel inspired can be achieved using a smaller book that you can fit into a pocket or purse.

• Organize your journal.

One way to set up your journal is by topics. You can use sticky notes or other page tabs to find locations easily. Some prefer to keep everything chronological, simply dating the top of each page. Others may organize by type of poetic form, such as clerihew, haiku, concrete, free verse, cinquain, tanka, acrostic, and others. However you choose to arrange your journal, it needs to work for you.

• Write—and keep writing.

Keep a routine for writing a bit each day. It might be on a bus ride home, before bed, while listening to music, or any time that works for you. Find your writing time and make it your own oasis.

Curriculum Connections

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.R.3 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.W.2 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.W.3

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.W.4 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.W.10 AASL.I.B.3 AASL.I.D.3

AASL.II.D.3 AASL.III.C.2 AASL.V.A.2 AASL.V.C.1 AASL.VI.

Resources for Addiction

SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)

Visit www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline or call SAMHSA’s National Helpline at 800-662-HELP (4357)

National Drug Helpline (844-289-0879)

http://drughelpline.org/meth-hotline

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