Parent Guide > Rasputin: Mysteries of a Monk's Life and Death
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 "Rasputin: Mysteries of a Monk's Life and Death" by Mia Hodorovich.
"Rasputin: Mysteries of a Monk's Life and Death" introduces the life and death of the "Mad Monk," a mysterious historical figure who wielded control over the last royal family of Russia.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Fear & Paranoia and Power & Greed as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How can fear be used to manipulate?" and "How does power corrupt?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this biography at home:
- What was "Rasputin: Mysteries of a Monk's Life and Death" about?
- What did you learn about Fear & Paranoia?
- What did you learn about Power & Greed?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: