by National Park Service 2016

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 "Settling a New World: The Lost Colony of Roanoke Island" by National Park Service.

In "Settling a New World: The Lost Colony of Roanoke Island," this informational text provides insight into the first (failed) English colony in North America.

As we read, we will be discussing the themes of America, Fear & Paranoia, Human vs. Nature, and Loneliness & Isolation as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :

"How has America changed over time?", "How does fear drive action?", "Who's in control: humanity or nature?", and "What does it mean to feel alone?"

Ways to support your child:

  • Ask your child about this informational text at home:
    • What was "Settling a New World: The Lost Colony of Roanoke Island" about?
    • What did you learn about America?
    • What did you learn about Fear & Paranoia?
    • What did you learn about Human vs. Nature?
    • What did you learn about Loneliness & Isolation?
  • Watch Top 5 Roanoke ‘Lost Colony’ Disappearance Theories at home with your child.