Parent Guide > The Long Night
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 Long Night" by Steve Vance.
In the science fiction text "The Long Night," a young boy is unable to sleep when the rest of the world goes into hibernation.
As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Honor & Courage as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer this big question :
"What makes a hero?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this science fiction at home:
- What was "The Long Night" about?
- What did you learn about Honor & Courage?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: