Parent Guide > Why I Despise The Great Gatsby
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 "Why I Despise The Great Gatsby" by Kathryn Schulz.
In this text, New York magazine writer Kathryn Schulz shares her opinion on The Great Gatsby.
As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Education & Knowledge as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How do we understand the world around us?" and "What is the goal of education?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this opinion article at home:
- What was "Why I Despise The Great Gatsby" about?
- What did you learn about Education & Knowledge?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: