Parent Guide > To Build A 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 "To Build A Fire" by Jack London.
In "To Build A Fire," a man ignores warnings and slowly freezes to death in the wilderness.
As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Human vs. Nature as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"Who's in control: humanity or nature?" and "How do we view nature?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this short story at home:
- What was "To Build A Fire" about?
- What did you learn about Human vs. Nature?
- Watch Jack London’s “To Build A Fire” (Complete Film) at home with your child.