Parent Guide > Chemo Side Effects: Memory
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 "Chemo Side Effects: Memory" by Elise Partridge.
In Elise Patridge's poem "Chemo Side Effects: Memory," a speaker describes their difficulty remembering.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Identity and Resilience & Success as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"What makes you who you are?" and "How does a person overcome adversity?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this poem at home:
- What was "Chemo Side Effects: Memory" about?
- What did you learn about Identity?
- What did you learn about Resilience & Success?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: