Parent Guide > Shrieking Toad and Dancing Ant
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 "Shrieking Toad and Dancing Ant" by John Samony.
In "Shrieking Toad and Dancing Ant," two campers learn the importance of treating others the way you want to be treated.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Friendship & Family, Morality, and Revenge & Betrayal as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"What is a friend?", "Is revenge ever justified?", and "What is good and how do we know?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this short story at home:
- What was "Shrieking Toad and Dancing Ant" about?
- What did you learn about Friendship & Family?
- What did you learn about Morality?
- What did you learn about Revenge & Betrayal?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: