Parent Guide > In Times of Peace
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 "In Times of Peace" by John Agard.
In this poem, a speaker reflects on the impact of war.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Education & Knowledge, Human vs. Nature, and War & Peace as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How do we understand the world around us?", "Who's in control: humanity or nature?", and "How are we changed by war?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this poem at home:
- What was "In Times of Peace" about?
- What did you learn about Education & Knowledge?
- What did you learn about Human vs. Nature?
- What did you learn about War & Peace?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: