Parent Guide > The Market Square Dog
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 Market Square Dog" by James Herriot.
In James Herriot's short story "The Market Square Dog," a veterinarian and a policeman help a stray dog that is injured.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Friendship & Family, Honor & Courage, and Love as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How are we changed by love?", "What makes a hero?", and "What is a friend?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this short story at home:
- What was "The Market Square Dog" about?
- What did you learn about Friendship & Family?
- What did you learn about Honor & Courage?
- What did you learn about Love?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: