Parent Guide > Dulce et Decorum Est
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 "Dulce et Decorum Est" by Wilfred Owen.
The horrors of chemical warfare during World War I are described in this gripping poem.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Death, Honor & Courage, and War & Peace as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How do people face death?", "How are we changed by war?", and "What does it mean to be brave?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this poem at home:
- What was "Dulce et Decorum Est" about?
- What did you learn about Death?
- What did you learn about Honor & Courage?
- What did you learn about War & Peace?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: