Teacher Guide

The Autobiography of Malcolm X Lesson Plan

Notes to the Teacher

Teachers should consider that this text contains language and content that may be triggering, including racial slurs, anti-semitic sentiment, heavy drug and alcohol use, domestic violence, and white supremacist violence. Prior to reading this text, be sure to convey to students some of these triggers. Let them know that it is inappropriate for them to use the racial slurs stated in the book. Consider building in time for students to share their feelings, process emotions and thoughts, and check in regarding any sensitive topics.

The thought questions in this lesson plan provide material and ideas that students can use to write short original essays and to develop their powers of...

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