Parent Guide > Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening
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This week in class, we’re reading "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening" by Robert Frost.
Robert Frost (1874-1963) was one of the most popular and critically respected American poets in history. At first glance, "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening" is a rather simple poem — a man pausing his horse to observe a wintery landscape before moving on — but its carefully constructed lines, like the woods, hold a deeper power.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Death and Human vs. Nature as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How do people face death?" and "How do we view nature?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this poem at home:
- What was "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening" about?
- What did you learn about Death?
- What did you learn about Human vs. Nature?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: