Parent Guide > Tilly Smith Spots a Tsunami
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 "Tilly Smith Spots a Tsunami" by India James.
In "Tilly Smith Spots a Tsunami," a ten-year old girl spots the warning signs of a tsunami and saves hundreds of lives.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Education & Knowledge, Honor & Courage, and Human vs. Nature as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"What is the goal of education?", "What does it mean to be brave?", "What makes a hero?", and "Who's in control: humanity or nature?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this non-fiction - general at home:
- What was "Tilly Smith Spots a Tsunami" about?
- What did you learn about Education & Knowledge?
- What did you learn about Honor & Courage?
- What did you learn about Human vs. Nature?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: