Parent Guide > Story of An Hour
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 "Story of An Hour" by Kate Chopin.
In "Story of an Hour," a classic short story by Kate Chopin, a woman is overcome by the news of her husband's death.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Gender Roles and Prejudice & Discrimination 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 are the effects of prejudice?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this short story at home:
- What was "Story of An Hour" about?
- What did you learn about Gender Roles?
- What did you learn about Prejudice & Discrimination?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: