Parent Guide > Always Go to the Funeral
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 "Always Go to the Funeral" by Deirdre Sullivan.
In "Always Go to the Funeral," Diedre Sullivan describes how her father's advice to "always go to the funeral" became her own life philosophy.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Growing Up, Honor & Courage, and Morality as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"What does it mean to be grown up?", "What makes a hero?", and "What is good and how do we know?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this essay at home:
- What was "Always Go to the Funeral" about?
- What did you learn about Growing Up?
- What did you learn about Honor & Courage?
- What did you learn about Morality?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: