Parent Guide > The Wild Dog of Caucomgomoc
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 Wild Dog of Caucomgomoc" by Charles Boardman Hawes.
In Charles Boardman Hawes's "The Wild Dog of Caucomgomoc", a man makes an unexpected friend with a dog feared by the entire town.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Fear & Paranoia and Friendship & Family as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How does fear drive action?" and "What is a friend?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this short story at home:
- What was "The Wild Dog of Caucomgomoc" about?
- What did you learn about Fear & Paranoia?
- What did you learn about Friendship & Family?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: