The Hate U Give Lesson Plan

Did your parents ever have a conversation with you about what to do if a cop stops you? Why or why not?

Answers to this question will likely vary depending on the racial identities of the students. For those of whom have had such a conversation, how old were they when it happened? If they are comfortable, perhaps they'd be willing to share what the conversation was like and if their parents gave them a specific reason why they had to have the discussion. For students who haven't had such a conversation, were they surprised to learn that other people have it? Discuss whether it's necessary for all children to have a conversation like this with their parents. This...