Parent Guide > The Save
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 Save" by Joseph Bruchac.
In "The Save," a teenage lacrosse player named Oren needs help gaining confidence and learns from his grandfather.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Honor & Courage and Resilience & Success as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"What does it mean to be brave?" and "Why do people succeed?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this short story at home:
- What was "The Save" about?
- What did you learn about Honor & Courage?
- What did you learn about Resilience & Success?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: