Parent Guide > Rock Like an Egyptian – How and Why the Pyramids Were Built
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 "Rock Like an Egyptian – How and Why the Pyramids Were Built" by Summer Blais.
In "Rock Like an Egyptian – How and Why the Pyramids Were Built," Summer Blais explains the extraordinary feats of engineering behind ancient Egyptian pyramids.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Community, Death, and Technology, Progress & Industry as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"What is the importance of community?", "How do people face death?", and "What are the costs and benefits of technology?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this informational text at home:
- What was "Rock Like an Egyptian – How and Why the Pyramids Were Built" about?
- What did you learn about Community?
- What did you learn about Death?
- What did you learn about Technology, Progress & Industry?
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