Parent Guide > The Friend Who Changed My Life
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 Friend Who Changed My Life" by Pam Muñoz Ryan.
In "The Friend Who Changed My Life," Pam Muñoz Ryan reflects on the time she stood up to a bully and formed some unlikely friendships.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Friendship & Family and Honor & Courage as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"What is a friend?" and "What makes a hero?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this memoir at home:
- What was "The Friend Who Changed My Life" about?
- What did you learn about Friendship & Family?
- What did you learn about Honor & Courage?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: