Parent Guide > Ice 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 "Ice Island" by Sherry Shahan.
In "Ice Island," a young girl encounters danger while visiting her aunt in Alaska.
As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Honor & Courage as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer this big question :
"What does it mean to be brave?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this fiction - general at home:
- What was "Ice Island" about?
- What did you learn about Honor & Courage?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: