Parent Guide > A Flag That Honors War Veterans
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 Flag That Honors War Veterans" by Shawn E. Hanscom.
In the informational text "A Flag That Honors War Veterans," Shawn E. Hanscom discusses the creation of the first Service Flag and what it represents.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of America, Death, and War & Peace as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How do people face death?", "What makes America unique?", and "How are we changed by war?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this informational text at home:
- What was "A Flag That Honors War Veterans" about?
- What did you learn about America?
- What did you learn about Death?
- What did you learn about War & Peace?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: