Parent Guide > Rikki-Tikki-Tavi
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 "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi" by Rudyard Kipling.
A young mongoose faces dangerous foes in order to protect the people he cares about.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Fear & Paranoia and Honor & Courage as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How does fear drive action?" and "What does it mean to be brave?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this short story at home:
- What was "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi" about?
- What did you learn about Fear & Paranoia?
- What did you learn about Honor & Courage?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: