by Emma Bartley 2016

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 "First Pet" by Emma Bartley.

In Emma Bartley's "First Pet," the speaker describes a pet hermit crab.

As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Growing Up and Human vs. Nature as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :

"Who's in control: humanity or nature?" and "Why should we value our youth?"

Ways to support your child: