Parent Guide > The Use of Force
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 Use of Force" by William Carlos Williams.
A doctor pays a visit to the house of a sick young girl.
As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Fear & Paranoia as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer this big question :
"How does fear drive action?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this fiction - general at home:
- What was "The Use of Force" about?
- What did you learn about Fear & Paranoia?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: