Parent Guide > The Leather Jacket
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 Leather Jacket" by Susan Muaddi Darraj.
In "The Leather Jacket," a woman prepares to face the life-altering consequences of her husband's choices.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Comedy & Tragedy, Death, and Revenge & Betrayal as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"What can we learn from tragedy?", "How do people face death?", and "Is revenge ever justified?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this short story at home:
- What was "The Leather Jacket" about?
- What did you learn about Comedy & Tragedy?
- What did you learn about Death?
- What did you learn about Revenge & Betrayal?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: