A Monster Calls deals with grief, death, and loss. This material may be triggering to some students and the teacher should warn the class ahead of time about the themes covered in the novel. 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.
Please use the following links as resources to help students struggling with loss and grief:
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