by Stephen Crane 1901

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 Open Boat" by Stephen Crane.

In Stephen Crane's "The Open Boat," several men are stranded at sea in a small dinghy. Crane uses vivid imagery to weave a story about survival, brotherhood, death, and the futility of trying to defeat nature's powerful forces.

As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Death and Human vs. Nature as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :

"Who's in control: humanity or nature?", "How do people face death?", and "How do we view nature?"

Ways to support your child: