Parent Guide > Halloween's Scary Fairies
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 "Halloween's Scary Fairies" by Jennifer Muscato.
In "Halloween's Scary Fairies," Jennifer Muscato describes how many of the ways people celebrate Halloween today come from the ancient Irish holiday of Samhain Eve.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of America and Fear & Paranoia as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"What makes America unique?" and "How does fear drive action?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this informational text at home:
- What was "Halloween's Scary Fairies" about?
- What did you learn about America?
- What did you learn about Fear & Paranoia?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: