Parent Guide > The Mysterious Dark Day
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 Mysterious Dark Day" by Lois Miner Huey.
In the informational test "The Mysterious Dark Day," Lois Miner Huey describes why the northeastern American colonies went dark on May 19, 1780.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Fear & Paranoia and Human vs. Nature as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How does fear drive action?" and "Who's in control: humanity or nature?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this informational text at home:
- What was "The Mysterious Dark Day" about?
- What did you learn about Fear & Paranoia?
- What did you learn about Human vs. Nature?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: