Parent Guide > Chicago
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 "Chicago" by Carl Sandburg.
In Carl Sandburg's poem "Chicago," a speaker describes what they like about Chicago.
As we read, we will be discussing the theme of America as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer this big question :
"What makes America unique?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this poem at home:
- What was "Chicago" about?
- What did you learn about America?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: