Parent Guide > 13 Concussions
Welcome to the parent guide for this text! Read below to find out about what your child is reading in class and how you can support him/her at home.
This week in class, we’re reading "13 Concussions" by Casey Cochran.
In this article, a former college football player explains his decision to leave football at the top of his game.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Fear & Paranoia and Identity as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How does fear drive action?" and "What makes you who you are?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this informational text at home:
- What was "13 Concussions" about?
- What did you learn about Fear & Paranoia?
- What did you learn about Identity?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: