Parent Guide > Disaster on the East River: When the General Slocum Caught Fire

This week in class, we’re reading "Disaster on the East River: When the General Slocum Caught Fire" by Mary E. Glucksman.

In the informational text "Disaster on the East River: When the General Slocum Caught Fire," Mary E. Glucksman discusses how Mary McCann's saved twenty people.

As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Honor & Courage as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :

"What does it mean to be brave?" and "What makes a hero?"

Ways to support your child:

• Ask your child about this non-fiction - general at home:
  • What was "Disaster on the East River: When the General Slocum Caught Fire" about?
  • What did you learn about Honor & Courage?
• Watch the following clips with your child at home:
  • 'What Was the General Slocum Disaster? '
  • 'Baton Rouge flood rescuer receives Coast Guard lifesaving medal '