Parent Guide > For a North Korean refugee raising her kids in the UK, the past is never far

This week in class, we’re reading "For a North Korean refugee raising her kids in the UK, the past is never far" by Jieun Baek.

In the informational text "For a North Korean refugee raising her kids in the UK, the past is never far," Jieun Baek discusses how Jihyun Park helps her children understand her past experiences in North Korea.

As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Comedy & Tragedy and Resilience & Success as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :

"What can we learn from tragedy?" and "How does a person overcome adversity?"

Ways to support your child:

• Ask your child about this informational text at home:
  • What was "For a North Korean refugee raising her kids in the UK, the past is never far" about?
  • What did you learn about Comedy & Tragedy?
  • What did you learn about Resilience & Success?
• Watch the following clips with your child at home:
  • 'The mother of three who escaped North Korea, twice | ITV News '
  • 'What It's Like Inside A North Korean Prison'