Parent Guide > The Ring of Fire
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 Ring of Fire" by Marcia Amidon Lusted.
In "The Ring of Fire," Marcia Amidon Lusted explains why the Ring of Fire is home to most of the world's volcanoes and earthquakes.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Education & Knowledge and Human vs. Nature as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How do we understand the world around us?" and "How do we view nature?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this informational text at home:
- What was "The Ring of Fire" about?
- What did you learn about Education & Knowledge?
- What did you learn about Human vs. Nature?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: