Parent Guide > The House Falls Apart

This week in class, we’re reading "The House Falls Apart" by BirdBrain History.

"The House Fall Apart" is an informational text compares the fall of the Roman Empire to the destruction of a house with neglectful owners.

As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Power & Greed as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer this big question :

"How does power corrupt?"

Ways to support your child:

• Ask your child about this informational text at home:
  • What was "The House Falls Apart" about?
  • What did you learn about Power & Greed?
• Watch the following clips with your child at home:
  • 'Fall of the Roman Empire for Kids'
  • 'Rome Falls'