Parent Guide > The Night Oak Street Burned Down
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 Night Oak Street Burned Down" by Thomas Pool.
In "The Night Oak Street Burned Down," a suburban neighborhood struggles to accept their new neighbors from a different planet.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Fear & Paranoia, Prejudice & Discrimination, and Social Pressure as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How does fear drive action?", "What are the effects of prejudice?", and "What are the effects of following the crowd?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this short story at home:
- What was "The Night Oak Street Burned Down" about?
- What did you learn about Fear & Paranoia?
- What did you learn about Prejudice & Discrimination?
- What did you learn about Social Pressure?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: