Parent Guide > The Champion of Quiet
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 "The Champion of Quiet" by Tracy Stewart.
In Tracy Stewart's short story "The Champion of Quiet," a girl who is often picked last in gym class volunteers to be a team captain.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Fate & Free Will and Identity as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"What makes you who you are?" and "Can we control our fate?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this short story at home:
- What was "The Champion of Quiet" about?
- What did you learn about Fate & Free Will?
- What did you learn about Identity?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: