Parent Guide > All Summer in a Day
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 "All Summer in a Day" by Ray Bradbury.
In this classic Ray Bradbury short story, the children on planet Venus wait to see the sun for the first time in seven years.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Fear & Paranoia, Honor & Courage, and Loneliness & Isolation as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How does fear drive action?", "What does it mean to be brave?", and "What does it mean to feel alone?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this science fiction at home:
- What was "All Summer in a Day" about?
- What did you learn about Fear & Paranoia?
- What did you learn about Honor & Courage?
- What did you learn about Loneliness & Isolation?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: