Parent Guide > Athena and the Dandelions
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 "Athena and the Dandelions" by Leeann Zouras.
In Leeann Zouras' short story "Athena and the Dandelions," a girl is embarrassed that her Greek family eats dandelions.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of America and Identity as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"What makes America unique?" and "What makes you who you are?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this short story at home:
- What was "Athena and the Dandelions" about?
- What did you learn about America?
- What did you learn about Identity?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: