Parent Guide > Us and Them
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 "Us and Them" by David Sedaris.
A child's fascination with a unique family quickly turns sour.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Social Pressure and Technology, Progress & Industry as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"Why do people follow the crowd?" and "What are the costs and benefits of technology?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this essay at home:
- What was "Us and Them" about?
- What did you learn about Social Pressure?
- What did you learn about Technology, Progress & Industry?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: