Parent Guide > Sea Fever
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 "Sea Fever" by John Masefield.
In John Masefield's poem "Sea Fever," the speaker discusses his desire to return to the sea.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Fate & Free Will, Human vs. Nature, and Identity as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"Who's in control: humanity or nature?", "What makes you who you are?", and "Can we control our fate?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this poem at home:
- What was "Sea Fever" about?
- What did you learn about Fate & Free Will?
- What did you learn about Human vs. Nature?
- What did you learn about Identity?
- Watch “Sea Fever” by John Masefield (read by Tom O’Bedlam) at home with your child.