Parent Guide > Abigail at Red Shield
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 "Abigail at Red Shield" by Patrick McNeil.
In "Abigail at Red Shield," Clara and her family move into a transitional housing shelter.As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Friendship & Family, Growing Up, and Resilience & Success as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"What makes a family?", "What does it mean to be grown up?", and "How does a person overcome adversity?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this short story at home:
- What was "Abigail at Red Shield" about?
- What did you learn about Friendship & Family?
- What did you learn about Growing Up?
- What did you learn about Resilience & Success?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: