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Parent Guide: Altruism
This week in class, we’re reading “Altruism: Why We Risk Our Own Well-Being to Help Others” by Kendra Cherry. In the informational text “Altruism: Why We Risk Our Own Well-Being to Help Others,” Kendra Cherry discusses various theories for why humans act altruistically. As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Community, Education & Knowledge,…
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Parent Guide: A Lifeline for Lions
This week in class, we’re reading “A Lifeline for Lions ” by Pamela S. Turner. In the informational text “A Lifeline for Lions,” Pamela S. Turner discusses an outbreak of a disease that negatively impacted Serengeti National Park’s lion population in 1994. As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Community, Man vs. Nature, and Social Change…
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Parent Guide: Coping Mechanisms
This week in class, we’re reading “Coping Mechanisms” by CommonLit Staff. In “Coping Mechanisms,” the author explains the difference between adaptive and maladaptive coping mechanisms. As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Resilience & Success as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer this big question : “How does a person…
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Parent Guide: Working at the Hospital
This week in class, we’re reading “Working at the Hospital” by Barbara Radner. In the informational text “Working at the Hospital,” Barbara Radner describes the different jobs at the hospital. As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Community as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer this big question : “What…
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Parent Guide: Nice Chimps
This week in class, we’re reading “Nice Chimps” by Emily Sohn. In the informational text “Nice Chimps,” Emily Sohn discusses a study that explores the altruistic nature of young children and chimpanzees. As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Education & Knowledge as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer this…
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Parent Guide: Readtheory KP Goal (50)
Students will be assigned a Readtheory goal in Google Classroom that depends on their accumulated “Knowledge Point” score or KP. You can help support your child’s learning by asking them to show you their “Readtheory Dashboard” and recording their “Knowledge Point” total at the beginning of the week. Periodically check that that number is increasing…
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Parent Guide: Nice Kids Finish First
This week in class, we’re reading “Nice Kids Finish First: Study Finds Social Skills Can Predict Future Success” by Audie Cornish. This interview from NPR’s All Things Considered, hosted by Audie Cornish, discusses a recent study’s findings that children who demonstrate more ‘pro-social’ skills – those who share more and who are better listeners – are more…
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Parent Guide: Readtheory KP Goal (100)
Students will be assigned a Readtheory goal in Google Classroom that depends on their accumulated “Knowledge Point” score or KP. You can help support your child’s learning by asking them to show you their “Readtheory Dashboard” and recording their “Knowledge Point” total at the beginning of the week. Periodically check that that number is increasing…
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Parent Guide: Move to the Beat
This week in class, we’re reading “Move to the Beat ” by Colin Hickey. In the informational text “Move to the Beat,” Colin Hickey discusses a West African musician who teaches kids about music by playing for them. As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Community, Education & Knowledge, and Identity as they relate to the text.…
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Parent Guide: College students with disabilities are too often excluded
This week in class, we’re reading “College students with disabilities are too often excluded” by Christa Bialka. In the informational text, “College students with disabilities are too often excluded,” Christa Bialka discusses how students with disabilities are not included in many on-campus activities. As your child reads, they will be considering the themes of Community and Prejudice…