Diary of a Wimpy Kid Lesson Plan

What class would Greg have liked to sign up for instead of Independent Studies? Why doesn't he sign up for it? Do you believe that Greg's concerns are sound? Why or why not?

Greg was hoping to sign up for Home Economics 2 instead of Independent Study. Greg is worried that he will be mocked for being in Home Ec 2: he sees sewing and carrying around an embroidered bag as a likely way for a boy to become less popular. Given the unfair prevalence of traditional gender norms in middle school, this might be true, but Greg should do what he loves regardless. He clearly enjoyed Home Ec 1 and would have likely enjoyed Home Ec 2. Here, Greg's obsession with popularity prevents...