Parent Guide > How to talk to veterans about war
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 "How to talk to veterans about war" by Wes Moore.
In "How to Talk to Veterans About War," Wes Moore argues that people should go beyond saying "thank you for your service" to those returning from war.As we read, we will be discussing the themes of America and War & Peace as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How has America changed over time?" and "How are we changed by war?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this speech at home:
- What was "How to talk to veterans about war" about?
- What did you learn about America?
- What did you learn about War & Peace?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: