Parent Guide > Akron at Night

This week in class, we’re reading "Akron at Night" by Teri Ellen Cross Davis.

In Teri Ellen Cross Davis' poem "Akron at Night," a speaker describes driving through Akron with their mother at night.  

As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Beauty & Happiness and Friendship & Family as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :

"How can we achieve happiness?" and "What makes a family?"

Ways to support your child:

• Ask your child about this poem at home:
  • What was "Akron at Night" about?
  • What did you learn about Beauty & Happiness?
  • What did you learn about Friendship & Family?
• Watch the following clips with your child at home:
  • 'Lament for Things Found Under a Child’s Bed by Teri Ellen Cross Davis '
  • 'Finding Art in Unexpected Places | SoulPancake Street Team '