Parent Guide > Life of a North Korean
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 "Life of a North Korean" by Fyodor Tertitskiy.
In the informational text, "Life of a North Korean," Fyodor Tertitskiy discusses the early life of the average North Korean.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Education & Knowledge and Identity as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"What is the goal of education?" and "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 "Life of a North Korean" about?
- What did you learn about Education & Knowledge?
- What did you learn about Identity?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: