Parent Guide > Excerpt from Believing in Horses
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 "Excerpt from Believing in Horses" by Valerie Ormond.
In this excerpt from Valerie Ormond's Believing in Horses, Sadie and her horse Lucky get caught in a storm.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Fear & Paranoia, Friendship & Family, and Human vs. Nature as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How does fear drive action?", "Who's in control: humanity or nature?", and "What is a friend?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this fiction - general at home:
- What was "Excerpt from Believing in Horses" about?
- What did you learn about Fear & Paranoia?
- What did you learn about Friendship & Family?
- What did you learn about Human vs. Nature?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: