Learners only need:
1. Something to write on
2. Something to write with

Sensitive topics may arise during class, but teacher has 15 years of experience guiding learners through these discussions carefully and respectfully. 
Class conversations will always begin with the three rules of discussion: 
1. Before responding, ask yourself is this helpful for others to understand? If the answer is yes, then proceed to number 2. 
2. Before responding, ask yourself could this potentially be perceived as hurtful? If the answer is yes, then write your thought down instead and send it to the instructor privately. If the answer is no, then speak. 
3. If you are unsure of the answer to either of the first 2 rules, write the thought down and either send it to the instructor or keep it only as a note for yourself. 

Please be aware that some of these stories will involve strong language, violence, and adult situations (I encourage all parents to visit Common Sense Media's description for all listed texts, but especially Art Spiegelman's Maus, found here: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/book-reviews/the-complete-maus ). 

I have 15 years experience guiding learners through these conversations in the US public school system. 
The respectful way that these discussions are guided have led instructor to earn multiple awards in the United States.