Parent Guide > Anger as Inspiration
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 "Anger as Inspiration" by Sami Awad.
Sami Awad, Founder and Director of The Holy Land Trust, describes how he channels anger to create a commitment to peace.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Resilience & Success, Revenge & Betrayal, and Social Change & Revolution as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How does a person overcome adversity?", "How do people create change?", and "Is revenge ever justified?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this interview at home:
- What was "Anger as Inspiration" about?
- What did you learn about Resilience & Success?
- What did you learn about Revenge & Betrayal?
- What did you learn about Social Change & Revolution?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: