Parent Guide > Queen Esther and Me
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 "Queen Esther and Me" by Amalia Hoffman.
In Amalia Hoffman's essay "Queen Esther and Me," Hoffman explores the origin and celebration of the Jewish holiday Purim.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Honor & Courage and Morality as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"What is good and how do we know?", "What does it mean to be brave?", and "What makes a hero?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this essay at home:
- What was "Queen Esther and Me" about?
- What did you learn about Honor & Courage?
- What did you learn about Morality?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: