Parent Guide > On Second Anniversary, Haiti Still Recovering from Earthquake

by Nancy Miller 2012

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 "On Second Anniversary, Haiti Still Recovering from Earthquake" by Nancy Miller.

The informational text "On Second Anniversary, Haiti Still Recovering from Earthquake" describes the progress that still needs to be made in Haiti, following the devastating earthquake of 2010.

As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Comedy & Tragedy as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer this big question :

"What can we learn from tragedy?"

Ways to support your child:

  • Ask your child about this informational text at home:
    • What was "On Second Anniversary, Haiti Still Recovering from Earthquake" about?
    • What did you learn about Comedy & Tragedy?
  • Watch Haiti: 5 years after the earthquake at home with your child.