Parent Guide > The Chicken That Crossed the Road
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 "The Chicken That Crossed the Road" by Gary Soto.
A young boy learns a lesson about courage after finding a chicken.
As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Honor & Courage as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"What does it mean to be brave?" and "What makes a hero?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this short story at home:
- What was "The Chicken That Crossed the Road" about?
- What did you learn about Honor & Courage?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: