Parent Guide > Tornado Coming!
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 "Tornado Coming!" by Dick Donley.
In Dick Donley's short story "Tornado Coming!" a boy decides to help an elderly neighbor when there's a tornado warning.
As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Honor & Courage as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"What does it mean to be brave?" and "What makes a hero?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this short story at home:
- What was "Tornado Coming!" about?
- What did you learn about Honor & Courage?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: