Parent Guide > Flags and Flowers: Honoring Veterans Every Day
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 "Flags and Flowers: Honoring Veterans Every Day" by India James.
In "Flags and Flowers: Honoring Veterans Every Day," India James shares about Preston Sharp, a young boy who honors veterans by placing flags and flowers on their graves.As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Honor & Courage and Social Change & Revolution as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"What makes a hero?" and "How do people create change?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this informational text at home:
- What was "Flags and Flowers: Honoring Veterans Every Day" about?
- What did you learn about Honor & Courage?
- What did you learn about Social Change & Revolution?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: