Parent Guide > Luck
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 "Luck" by Mark Twain.
In this sketch, a prominent military man's rise to success is retold from the perspective of a former teacher.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Fate & Free Will, Honor & Courage, Justice, Freedom & Equality, and Resilience & Success as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"What is fair?", "Why do people succeed?", "What makes a hero?", and "Can we control our fate?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this short story at home:
- What was "Luck" about?
- What did you learn about Fate & Free Will?
- What did you learn about Honor & Courage?
- What did you learn about Justice, Freedom & Equality?
- What did you learn about Resilience & Success?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: