Parent Guide > Extending the Airport Runway
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 "Extending the Airport Runway" by Mary Oliver.
In "Extending the Runway," the speaker reflects on the costs of human development for the natural world.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Beauty & Happiness and Human vs. Nature as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How do we define beauty?" and "How do we view nature?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this poem at home:
- What was "Extending the Airport Runway" about?
- What did you learn about Beauty & Happiness?
- What did you learn about Human vs. Nature?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: