by Alison Pearce Stevens 2015

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 "Stress for Success" by Alison Pearce Stevens.

In this article, Science News for Students explores the ways that stress can be both harmful and helpful in our daily lives.

As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Fear & Paranoia as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer this big question :

"How does fear drive action?"

Ways to support your child:

  • Ask your child about this informational text at home:
    • What was "Stress for Success" about?
    • What did you learn about Fear & Paranoia?
  • Watch Managing Stress - Brainsmart - BBC at home with your child.