Parent Guide > Hurricane
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 "Hurricane" by Mary Oliver.
In "Hurricane," the speaker reflects on how both nature and people heal from adversity.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Comedy & Tragedy, Human vs. Nature, and Resilience & Success as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"What can we learn from tragedy?", "How do we view nature?", and "How does a person overcome adversity?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this poem at home:
- What was "Hurricane" about?
- What did you learn about Comedy & Tragedy?
- What did you learn about Human vs. Nature?
- What did you learn about Resilience & Success?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: