The adolescent's exploration of himself and his relationship to other individuals, as well as the interaction between the social and physical environment and his own behavior are among the goals of the Identity Unit. The unit infuses these objectives with the cognitive components of a junior-senior English literature curriculum. This guide offers an expanded explanation of the manner in which the unit was developed, the general concepts of the unit and its educational objectives, as well as specific materials and techniques used to meet these objectives. Informal evaluation of the course by teachers and students suggests that students enjoyed the process of self-discovery and experienced positive changes in self-esteem. (Author/PC)