Parent Guide > Frank Abagnale
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 "Frank Abagnale" by CommonLit Staff.
Frank Abagnale conned people for years in order to gain money and power. Although Abagnale was caught and sentenced to prison, he was released after five years in order to help the FBI identify other cases of fraud.
As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Identity as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer this big question :
"What makes you who you are?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this informational text at home:
- What was "Frank Abagnale" about?
- What did you learn about Identity?
- Watch Clip from the movie "Catch Me If You Can" at home with your child.