Emotion, Behavior & Loss of Control
A contemporary poetry anthology exploring behavior, emotional reactions, identity, and the stories students build about themselves over time.
Through 20 connected free-verse narrative poems, readers follow Nathaniel Tzao as he navigates conflict, frustration, misunderstanding, and self-discovery within a pupil referral unit. As the story unfolds, students explore how repeated thoughts, emotions, and reactions can gradually become patterns—and how those patterns can begin to shape identity.
Perfect for independent reading, guided discussion, wellbeing programmes, and classroom exploration of behavior, empathy, and personal growth.
Included:
• 20 connected narrative poems
• Complete story sequence following one student's journey
• Teacher introduction and sequence overview
• Organized contents for flexible classroom use
Themes Explored:
• Emotional regulation
• Behavior and reaction
• Identity and self-perception
• Judgement and expectation
• Choice and personal growth
• Understanding behavior through empathy
Best for: Grades 7–9
A powerful free-verse narrative that encourages students to look beyond behavior and explore the thoughts, emotions, and experiences that shape it.
Please note: Emotion, Behavior & Loss of Control is the central theme explored throughout this anthology. The poem sequence itself is titled That Kid Has History.
Emotion, Behavior & Loss of Control
A contemporary poetry anthology exploring behavior, emotional reactions, identity, and the stories students build about themselves over time.
Through 20 connected free-verse narrative poems, readers follow Nathaniel Tzao as he navigates conflict, frustration, misunderstanding, and self-discovery within a pupil referral unit. As the story unfolds, students explore how repeated thoughts, emotions, and reactions can gradually become patterns—and how those patterns can begin to shape identity.
Perfect for independent reading, guided discussion, wellbeing programmes, and classroom exploration of behavior, empathy, and personal growth.
Included:
• 20 connected narrative poems
• Complete story sequence following one student's journey
• Teacher introduction and sequence overview
• Organized contents for flexible classroom use
Themes Explored:
• Emotional regulation
• Behavior and reaction
• Identity and self-perception
• Judgement and expectation
• Choice and personal growth
• Understanding behavior through empathy
Best for: Grades 7–9
A powerful free-verse narrative that encourages students to look beyond behavior and explore the thoughts, emotions, and experiences that shape it.
Please note: Emotion, Behavior & Loss of Control is the central theme explored throughout this anthology. The poem sequence itself is titled That Kid Has History.
