This novel contains drug use, under-age drinking, and violence against the LGBT+ community. You may wish to spend time establishing guidelines for open classroom dialogue. In particular, for any discussion on LGBT+ people, remind the students that they must approach this topic with the utmost respect. No matter their or their families' views of homosexuality, the classroom will strictly be a place for respectful and compassionate discussion.
GLSEN, the Gay/Lesbian/Straight Education Network, provides helpful tips about how to address gay and lesbian issues in the classroom online at www.glsen.org/cgi-bin/iowa/all/news/record/193.html.
The thought questions in this lesson plan provide...
