Parent Guide > A Salute to Memorial Day
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 Salute to Memorial Day" by Brian S. McGrath.
In "A Salute to Memorial Day," Brian S. McGrath explains the history behind the United States' annual Memorial Day celebration.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of America, Death, Honor & Courage, and War & Peace as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How has America changed over time?", "What makes America unique?", "How do people face death?", "What does it mean to be brave?", "What makes a hero?", 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 Salute to Memorial Day" about?
- What did you learn about America?
- What did you learn about Death?
- What did you learn about Honor & Courage?
- What did you learn about War & Peace?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: