Parent Guide > Spin
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 "Spin" by Tim O'Brien.
In "Spin," an excerpt from Tim O'Brien's novel The Things They Carried, a former soldier reflects on his experiences in the Vietnam War.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Growing Up and War & Peace as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"What does it mean to be grown up?" and "How are we changed by war?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this short story at home:
- What was "Spin" about?
- What did you learn about Growing Up?
- What did you learn about War & Peace?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: