Parent Guide > "The Mail Must Go Through": The Pony Express
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 Mail Must Go Through": The Pony Express" by Marcia Amidon Lusted.
In "'The Mail Must Go Through': The Pony Express," the author explains how the stories of the dangers of riding for the short-lived Pony Express helped to create the lore of the Wild West.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of America and Honor & Courage as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How has America changed over time?" and "What does it mean to be brave?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this informational text at home:
- What was ""The Mail Must Go Through": The Pony Express" about?
- What did you learn about America?
- What did you learn about Honor & Courage?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: