Parent Guide > The Star Beast
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 "The Star Beast" by Nicholas Stuart Gray.
In "The Star Beast," an alien creature lands on Earth and experiences mistreatment and degradation from humans.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Education & Knowledge and Identity as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How do we understand the world around us?" and "What makes you who you are?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this science fiction at home:
- What was "The Star Beast" about?
- What did you learn about Education & Knowledge?
- What did you learn about Identity?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: