Meridian recounts scenes with racial slurs, sexual assaults, and racially motivated violence on more than one occasion. Abortion and suicidal thoughts are also depicted in the novel. This material may be triggering to some students and the teacher should warn the class ahead of time about each of these occurrences. Avoid the use of any racial slurs in the classroom; if utilizing a direct quote from the text, write the slur as "n*****." 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...
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