Parent Guide > Sometimes, History is Sadness
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 "Sometimes, History is Sadness" by David White.
This account of the tragic historical events of September 11, 2001, explains that sadness is a part of life and that time can reduce the impact of grief.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Comedy & Tragedy and Death as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How do people face death?" and "What can we learn from tragedy?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this informational text at home:
- What was "Sometimes, History is Sadness" about?
- What did you learn about Comedy & Tragedy?
- What did you learn about Death?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: