Parent Guide > The Icicle Symphony
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 Icicle Symphony" by Julia Gousseva.
In Julia Gousseva's short story "The Icicle Symphony," a girl in Moscow is reluctant to go out in the cold during winter.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Beauty & Happiness, Friendship & Family, and Human vs. Nature as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"What makes a family?", "How do we define beauty?", and "How do we view nature?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this fiction - general at home:
- What was "The Icicle Symphony" about?
- What did you learn about Beauty & Happiness?
- What did you learn about Friendship & Family?
- What did you learn about Human vs. Nature?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: