Parent Guide > Falling Asleep in Class
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 "Falling Asleep in Class" by Kenn Nesbitt.
In "Falling Asleep in Class," Ken Nesbitt shares a funny poem about a person who falls asleep in class.
As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Comedy & Tragedy as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer this big question :
"What can we learn from comedy?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this poem at home:
- What was "Falling Asleep in Class" about?
- What did you learn about Comedy & Tragedy?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: