Parent Guide > 9/11/2001
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 "9/11/2001" by Mike Kubic.
This article discusses the infamous attacks on September 11 and how the attacks have affected American society.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Comedy & Tragedy, Justice, Freedom & Equality, and Prejudice & Discrimination as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"What can we learn from tragedy?", "Which is more important: freedom or security?", and "How does prejudice emerge?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this informational text at home:
- What was "9/11/2001" about?
- What did you learn about Comedy & Tragedy?
- What did you learn about Justice, Freedom & Equality?
- What did you learn about Prejudice & Discrimination?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: