by Henry David Thoreau 1854

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 "Walden": The Ponds" by Henry David Thoreau.

In "Excerpt from Walden: 'The Ponds,'" Henry David Thoreau describes a scene in nature at Walden Pond.

As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Beauty & Happiness, Education & Knowledge, 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?", "How do we understand the world around us?", "How do we define beauty?", and "How do we view nature?"

Ways to support your child: