Everything you need to understand or teach When My Brother Was an Aztec by Natalie Diaz.
When My Brother Was an Aztec is a poetry collection by Natalie Diaz originally published in 2012. The collection is about a brother's addiction and the effect that it has on the rest of his family. The poems are set against a careful exploration of the social and historical context of indigenous American life on a reservation. Diaz uses a blend of free verse, formal poetry, and numerous allusions to classical narratives to dramatize one's attempt to make sense of seemingly insurmountable familial problems.
When My Brother Was an Aztec Lesson Plans contain 124 pages of teaching material, including: