Parent Guide > Amphibians
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 "Amphibians" by Joseph O. Legaspi.
In Joseph O. Legaspi's poem "Amphibians," a speaker uses an extended metaphor to compare immigrants and amphibians.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Honor & Courage, Identity, and Resilience & Success as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How does a person overcome adversity?", "What makes you who you are?", and "What does it mean to be brave?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this poem at home:
- What was "Amphibians" about?
- What did you learn about Honor & Courage?
- What did you learn about Identity?
- What did you learn about Resilience & Success?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: