Parent Guide > Aztec Sacrifice
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 "Aztec Sacrifice" by Mark Cartwright.
The informational text "Aztec Sacrifice" discusses the origins of human sacrifice in Mesoamerican culture, as well as the variety of reasons and methods sacrifices were made.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Death, Honor & Courage, Justice, Freedom & Equality, and Morality as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"What is fair?", "How do people face death?", "Why do people do bad things?", and "What makes a hero?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this informational text at home:
- What was "Aztec Sacrifice" about?
- What did you learn about Death?
- What did you learn about Honor & Courage?
- What did you learn about Justice, Freedom & Equality?
- What did you learn about Morality?
- Watch 10 Aztec Sacrifice Facts – Aztec Human Sacrifice Essentials in 120 seconds at home with your child.