Parent Guide > An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge
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 "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" by Ambrose Bierce.
"Occurance at Owl Creek Bridge" by Ambrose Bierce is a fast-paced short story about the last seconds of life. It is known for its surprise ending and non-linear timeline.
As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Death as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer this big question :
"How do people face death?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this short story at home:
- What was "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" about?
- What did you learn about Death?
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