Parent Guide > Earth Day Birthday
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 "Earth Day Birthday" by Jody Jensen Shaffer.
In Jody Jensen Shaffer's short story "Earth Day Birthday," a girl wants to celebrate her birthday in a way that isn't focused on the Earth.
As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Morality as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer this big question :
"What is good and how do we know?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this short story at home:
- What was "Earth Day Birthday" about?
- What did you learn about Morality?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: