Parent Guide > Walking for My Life
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 "Walking for My Life" by Jennifer Owings Dewey.
In Jennifer Owings Dewey's short story "Walking for My Life," a narrator must walk through the desert after their car is damaged.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Fear & Paranoia and Human vs. Nature as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How does fear drive action?" and "Who's in control: humanity or nature?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this short story at home:
- What was "Walking for My Life" about?
- What did you learn about Fear & Paranoia?
- What did you learn about Human vs. Nature?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: