Parent Guide > Why This Controversial German Woman Turned Her Back on Money For 16 Years
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This week in class, we’re reading "Why This Controversial German Woman Turned Her Back on Money For 16 Years" by Mandi Woodruff.
In the informational text "Why This Controversial German Woman Turned Her Back On Money For 16 Years," Mandi Woodruff discusses what motivated Heidemarie Schwermer to live without money.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Education & Knowledge, Identity, and Power & Greed as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"Does money buy happiness?", "What makes you who you are?", and "How do we understand the world around us?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this news article at home:
- What was "Why This Controversial German Woman Turned Her Back on Money For 16 Years" about?
- What did you learn about Education & Knowledge?
- What did you learn about Identity?
- What did you learn about Power & Greed?
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