Parent Guide > The Man in the Well

This week in class, we’re reading "The Man in the Well" by Ira Sher.

Ira Sher is a contemporary author who writes short fiction. In this story, a man in a vulnerable position asks a group of children for help.

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

"Why do people do bad things?" and "How does power corrupt?"

Ways to support your child:

• Ask your child about this short story at home:
  • What was "The Man in the Well" about?
  • What did you learn about Morality?
  • What did you learn about Power & Greed?
• Watch the following clips with your child at home:
  • 'Born good? Babies help unlock the origins of morality'
  • '"The Man in the Well" - Pre-reading Video'
  • 'The Man in the Well - Audiobook'