Parent Guide > On a Mountain Trail
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 "On a Mountain Trail" by Harry Perry Robinson.
In this short story, two men are chased by hungry wolves on a forest mountain trail.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Fear & Paranoia and Human vs. Nature as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How does fear drive action?" and "Who's in control: humanity or nature?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this short story at home:
- What was "On a Mountain Trail" about?
- What did you learn about Fear & Paranoia?
- What did you learn about Human vs. Nature?
- Watch Wolf Attack Scene from Beauty and the Beast at home with your child.