by Judith Boogaart 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 "Stephen Bishop: Cave Explorer" by Judith Boogaart.

In the informational text "Stephen Bishop: Cave Explorer," Judith Boogaart discusses Stephen Bishop's accomplishments as a guide in Mammoth Cave.

As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Education & Knowledge, Honor & Courage, and Resilience & Success as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :

"How does a person overcome adversity?", "What does it mean to be brave?", and "How do we understand the world around us?"

Ways to support your child:

  • Ask your child about this informational text at home:
    • What was "Stephen Bishop: Cave Explorer" about?
    • What did you learn about Education & Knowledge?
    • What did you learn about Honor & Courage?
    • What did you learn about Resilience & Success?
  • Watch the following clips with your child at home: