This week in class, we’re reading “He-y, Come on Ou-t!” by Shinichi Hoshi (translated by Stanleigh Jones).

“He-y, Come on Ou-t!” is an allegory about the consequences of environmental destruction, in which a town discovers a mysterious hole that seems to be the perfect solution to their trash problems.

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

“How do we view nature?”, “Who’s in control: man or nature?”, and “What should the future look like?”

Ways to support your child:

• Ask your child about this skill lesson at home:
  • What was “He-y, Come on Ou-t!” about?
  • What did you learn about? About Technology, Progress & Industry?
• Watch the following clips with your child at home:
  • ‘How Big The Great Pacific Garbage Patch Really Is ‘
  • ‘His Epic Message Will Make You Want to Save the World ?Short Film Showcase’
  • ‘Plastic Oceans | What is the impact of pollution in the sea?’