Parent Guide > Old Games, New Territory
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 "Old Games, New Territory" by Khat Patrong.
In "Old Games, New Territory," a young basketball player begins a new life in Florida after his father dies.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Death and Friendship & Family as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How do people face death?" and "What makes a family?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this fiction - general at home:
- What was "Old Games, New Territory" about?
- What did you learn about Death?
- What did you learn about Friendship & Family?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: