Parent Guide > Clownfish and Sea Anemone
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 "Clownfish and Sea Anemone" by CommonLit Staff.
Clownfish and sea anemone have a special relationship—a "symbiotic relationship." In this article, students learn about the dynamics of the relationship and how it applies to human friendships and dependency.
As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Friendship & Family as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer this big question :
"What is a friend?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this informational text at home:
- What was "Clownfish and Sea Anemone" about?
- What did you learn about Friendship & Family?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: