by Jules Verne 1863

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 "Excerpt from "Five Weeks in a Balloon"" by Jules Verne.

In this excerpt from Jules Verne's novel Five Weeks in a Balloon, three passengers discuss the benefits of traveling by balloon.

As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Honor & Courage and Human vs. Nature as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :

"Who's in control: humanity or nature?", "What does it mean to be brave?", and "How do we view nature?"

Ways to support your child: