Parent Guide > The Sun Stands Still

This week in class, we’re reading "The Sun Stands Still" by Josephine Cameron.

In "The Sun Stands Still," a young girl must learn to enjoy her favorite day of the year without the person she loves most.

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

"What is the importance of community?", "How do people face death?", and "How are we changed by love?"

Ways to support your child:

• Ask your child about this short story at home:
  • What was "The Sun Stands Still" about?
  • What did you learn about Community?
  • What did you learn about Death?
  • What did you learn about Love?
• Watch the following clips with your child at home:
  • 'Solstice: The Earth is Reaching the Turning Point | BBC News'
  • 'Woodland Winter Solstice | Woodland Classroom'
  • 'Violin Lessons in Mandeville, LA: Fiddle vs. Violin - What’s the Difference? | Louisiana Academy of Performing Arts'