Parent Guide > The Talking Skull
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 Talking Skull" by Donna L. Washington.
In "The Talking Skull," Donna L. Washington retells a fable from Cameroon about a man who finds a talking skull that advises him to think before he speaks.
As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Morality as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer this big question :
"What is good and how do we know?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this fable at home:
- What was "The Talking Skull" about?
- What did you learn about Morality?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: