Parent Guide > Monkey Talk
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 "Monkey Talk" by Bart Rivers.
In "Monkey Talk," scientist Dr. Cristiane Cäsar uses fake predators to try to decode titi monkey cries in Brazil.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Community, Education & Knowledge, and Human vs. Nature as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"What is the importance of community?", "How do we understand the world around us?", and "How do we view nature?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this informational text at home:
- What was "Monkey Talk" about?
- What did you learn about Community?
- What did you learn about Education & Knowledge?
- What did you learn about Human vs. Nature?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: