Parent Guide > Elie Wiesel
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 "Elie Wiesel" by The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.
Holocaust survivor and storyteller Elie Wiesel is recognized as a leader in the fight for peace and human dignity.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Comedy & Tragedy, Honor & Courage, and Resilience & Success as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"What can we learn from tragedy?", "Why do people succeed?", 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 "Elie Wiesel" about?
- What did you learn about Comedy & Tragedy?
- What did you learn about Honor & Courage?
- What did you learn about Resilience & Success?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: