Parent Guide > A Day to Remember Family
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 "A Day to Remember Family" by Lisa Avila.
In "A Day to Remember Family," Lisa Avila describes how her family celebrates the Day of the Dead.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Community and Death as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"What is the importance of community?" and "How do people face death?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this informational text at home:
- What was "A Day to Remember Family" about?
- What did you learn about Community?
- What did you learn about Death?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: