Parent Guide > Spies in Petticoats
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 "Spies in Petticoats" by Judith E. Harper and Andrew Matthews.
In "Spies in Petticoats," the authors describe the efforts of women spies to help the Union and Confederacy during the Civil War.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Gender Roles and Honor & Courage as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How do we define the roles of men and women?" and "What does it mean to be brave?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this informational text at home:
- What was "Spies in Petticoats" about?
- What did you learn about Gender Roles?
- What did you learn about Honor & Courage?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: