Parent Guide > The Black Death

This week in class, we’re reading "The Black Death" by Margaret Gushue.

In the informational text, "The Black Death," Margaret Gushue discusses how Europe was changed by widespread plague in the 14th century.

As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Death and Education & Knowledge as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :

"How do people face death?" and "How do we understand the world around us?"

Ways to support your child:

• Ask your child about this informational text at home:
  • What was "The Black Death" about?
  • What did you learn about Death?
  • What did you learn about Education & Knowledge?
• Watch the following clips with your child at home:
  • 'The past, present and future of the bubonic plague - Sharon N. DeWitte'
  • 'Should We Worry About The Bubonic Plague?'