Parent Guide > Border Boy
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 "Border Boy" by Alberto Ríos.
In "Border Boy," the speaker describes having a complex relationship with the border near their home.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 :
"How has America changed over time?", "Can you change your identity?", and "What makes you who you are?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this poem at home:
- What was "Border Boy" about?
- What did you learn about America?
- What did you learn about Identity?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: