Parent Guide > Ataka
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 "Ataka" by Victor Englebert.
In the informational text "Ataka: A Young Desert Girl," Victor Englebert discusses a Tuareg girl's experiences living in the Sahara Desert with her family.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Friendship & Family and Identity as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"What makes you who you are?" and "What makes a family?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this informational text at home:
- What was "Ataka" about?
- What did you learn about Friendship & Family?
- What did you learn about Identity?
- Watch A Day in the Life of a Desert Nomad Family at home with your child.