Parent Guide > Standing Strong
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 "Standing Strong" by Marty Kaminsky.
In "Standing Strong," Marty Kaminsky describes how U.S. Army veteran Melissa Stockwell overcame the loss of her leg to become a Paralympian and world-class athlete.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Honor & Courage, Resilience & Success, and War & Peace as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"What does it mean to be brave?", "What makes a hero?", "How does a person overcome adversity?", and "How are we changed by war?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this biography at home:
- What was "Standing Strong" about?
- What did you learn about Honor & Courage?
- What did you learn about Resilience & Success?
- What did you learn about War & Peace?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: