by Edgar Allan Poe 1849

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 Dream Within a Dream" by Edgar Allan Poe.

In "A Dream Within a Dream," the poet Edgar Allan Poe ponders whether or not everything in life is simply an illusion.

As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Fate & Free Will as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer this big question :

"Can we control our fate?"

Ways to support your child:

  • Ask your child about this poem at home:
    • What was "A Dream Within a Dream" about?
    • What did you learn about Fate & Free Will?
  • Watch Mini BIO – Edgar Allan Poe at home with your child.