Parent Guide > From "The Wild Horses of Assateague Island"
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 "From "The Wild Horses of Assateague Island"" by National Park Service, US Department of the Interior.
In the informational text "The Wild Horses of Assateague Island," the author discusses how wild horses likely came to the Assateague Island and how they live today.
As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Human vs. Nature as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer this big question :
"Who's in control: humanity or nature?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this informational text at home:
- What was "From "The Wild Horses of Assateague Island"" about?
- What did you learn about Human vs. Nature?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: