The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind Lesson Plan

The most challenging aspects of The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind concern Malawi's poverty, food shortage, and famine. There are descriptions of people starving to death as well as scenes of violence due to desperation. This material could be triggering to some students and the teacher should warn the class ahead of time about the themes covered in the book. Emphasize to the students that it is critical that all content is discussed with the utmost respect; the classroom will strictly be a place for respectful, understanding, and compassionate discussion of these issues. Ensure there is support, be it inside the classroom or with a counselor outside of it, for any students who may need it.