Thunder Dog by Michael Hingson

What Will You Learn in This Course?

In this inspiring novel study of Thunder Dog, students will explore the powerful true story of resilience, trust, and courage in the face of disaster. As they follow Michael Hingson and his guide dog Roselle during the events of 9/11, students will build key reading and writing skills while developing empathy and critical thinking. In this course, students will:

  • Annotate nonfiction text for main ideas, supporting details, and emotional impact

  • Analyze the relationship between human and animal and how it shapes the narrative

  • Explore themes of perseverance, trust, disability awareness, and teamwork

  • Build vocabulary and comprehension through real-world context

  • Write personal reflections and evidence-based responses

  • Strengthen paragraph structure, transitions, and use of text evidence

What Will You Miss if You Skip This?

  • A rare opportunity to connect deeply with a true story of survival and determination

  • A guided approach to understanding nonfiction — essential for school success

  • The emotional impact and moral lessons that often get overlooked in standard curriculum

  • Writing practice that builds clarity, structure, and voice

  • A unique look into the experiences of people with disabilities and how they navigate adversity

Why Buy It Now?

  • 🐕 Reluctant readers love it — real story, fast-paced chapters, and emotional connection

  • ✍️ Perfect blend of nonfiction + writing — ideal for school prep and life skills

  • 📚 Immediate access to start ASAP, revisit the story and lessons anytime

Thunder Dog is more than a survival story — it’s a lesson in hope, resilience, and believing in what’s possible. This course will not only strengthen your child’s reading and writing skills, but also shape how they see courage and compassion in the real world.

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  • Access Period – Your purchase includes access to this course and its materials for 3 months from the date of enrollment. After this time, your access will automatically expire.

  • Personal Use Only – Your enrollment is for one individual user only. Sharing login information (usernames and passwords), copying, reproducing, or distributing course content in any form is strictly prohibited.

  • Intellectual Property – All videos, worksheets, guides, and resources are the intellectual property of Back2Basics Learning Company. Unauthorized sharing or duplication threatens the integrity of the program and the community we serve.

  • Respectful Use – We kindly ask that you honor these expectations. They exist to protect the quality of the program, the effort that goes into creating it, and to ensure fairness for every family investing in their child’s learning.

By completing your purchase, you acknowledge and agree to these terms. Thank you for supporting Back2Basics Learning Company and for respecting the work that makes this program possible.

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