Parent Guide > Local Children's Reactions to 9-11 Tragedy
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 "Local Children's Reactions to 9-11 Tragedy" by Connie Llanos.
In "Local Children's Reactions to 9-11 Tragedy," students discuss their reactions to September 11, 2001 and how their lives have been impacted by this event.
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 news article at home:
- What was "Local Children's Reactions to 9-11 Tragedy" about?
- What did you learn about America?
- What did you learn about War & Peace?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: