Parent Guide > United and Divided: How Religion Drove Politics in Pre-Modern Europe
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 "United and Divided: How Religion Drove Politics in Pre-Modern Europe" by Shelby Ostergaard.
In the informational text "United and Divided: How Religion Drove Politics in Pre-Modern Europe," Shelby Ostergaard explores the important role that religion has played in shaping Europe.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Community and War & Peace as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How are we changed by war?" and "How are communities formed?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this informational text at home:
- What was "United and Divided: How Religion Drove Politics in Pre-Modern Europe" about?
- What did you learn about Community?
- What did you learn about War & Peace?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: