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 "Explainer: Animals’ Role in Human Disease" by Amanda Leigh Mascarelli.
In “Explainer: Animals’ Role in Human Disease,” Amanda Leigh Mascarelli discusses how diseases among animals can be introduced to humans.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Education & Knowledge and Man vs. Nature as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"Who's in control: man or nature?" and "How do we understand the world around us?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this informational text at home:
- What was "Explainer: Animals’ Role in Human Disease" About
- What did you learn about? About Man vs. Nature?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: