Parent Guide > Can Television Be Considered Literature and Taught in English Classes?

This week in class, we’re reading "Can Television Be Considered Literature and Taught in English Classes?" by Shelby Ostergaard.

In "Can Television Be Considered Literature and Taught in English Classes?" Ostergaard explores the potential benefits and disadvantages of studying television in classrooms.

As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Education & Knowledge and Technology, Progress & Industry as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :

"What are the costs and benefits of technology?", "What is the goal of education?", and "What should the future look like?"

Ways to support your child:

• Ask your child about this essay at home:
  • What was "Can Television Be Considered Literature and Taught in English Classes?" about?
  • What did you learn about Education & Knowledge?
  • What did you learn about Technology, Progress & Industry?
• Watch the following clips with your child at home:
  • 'How Fiction Makes Our Brains Better '
  • 'How Too Many Screens Affect Our Brain '