Note to families: During the year, we encourage families to talk to them about their books. You may want to ask questions such as: What surprises or challenges you about this text? What ideas, characters, or details connect to your prior knowledge? What choices did the author make in terms of how the text is written (such as point of view, structure, word or detail choice)?Â
Please note that literature may contain potentially sensitive content, language, or issues that might be considered controversial. Central to our curriculum is encouraging students to question language or ideas in a text and how they contribute to the larger meaning, purpose, or overall effect of the language or idea in context. As a parent, you can seek an alternative text if you find the content or language inappropriate for your child. Please contact English Division Head Erika Eckart at eeckart@oprfhs.org with questions or concerns.