Parent Guide > Between the Lines
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 "Between the Lines" by Cynthia Leitich Smith.
In "Between the Lines," Native American teenagers Mel and Ray deal with awkwardness and misunderstandings at a community event.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of America, Community, and Identity as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How has America changed over time?", "How are communities formed?", "What is the importance of community?", 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 "Between the Lines" about?
- What did you learn about America?
- What did you learn about Community?
- What did you learn about Identity?
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Watch the following clips with your child at home:
- 'Cynthia Leitich Smith: Why powwow is central to the “Ancestor Approved” anthology | Colorin Colorado'
- 'Fancy Shawl - 2018 Gathering of Nations Pow Wow | PowWows.com'
- 'Nizhoni Elizabeth Smocks on what it means to be Afro-Indigenous | Rocky Mountain PBS'
- 'Native Americans have long history of military service | ABC7 Chicago'
- 'Fry bread NOT recognized as a Native American cultural food | azcentral.com'