Brother Lesson Plan

Brother includes violence, racism, police brutality, sex, swearing, and the brief mention of drugs. Furthermore, it portrays vividly the often bleak reality that can accompany impoverished immigrant life, especially if you're also Black. Teachers should plan to contextualize sensitive, mature, and disturbing topics to mentally prepare students for what they are about to embark on in reading the book. It may also be helpful to provide some historical context. Showing the reality of racial and gender discrimination (including by the State/police) throughout history up to the present day can be validating and provide insightful information that will help students talk more sensitively about...