Parent Guide > Forgetting Why We Remember
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 "Forgetting Why We Remember" by David W. Blight.
In "Forgetting Why We Remember," David W. Blight describes the forgotten events of the first Memorial Day celebration in May 1865.
As we read, we will be discussing the theme of America as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer this big question :
"How has America changed over time?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this informational text at home:
- What was "Forgetting Why We Remember" about?
- What did you learn about America?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: