Parent Guide > Chuck the Cheetah
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 "Chuck the Cheetah" by K.A. Mulenga.
In "Chuck the Cheetah," a cheetah learns an important lesson about being humble.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Identity and Justice, Freedom & Equality as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"Can you change your identity?", "What makes you who you are?", and "What is fair?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this fable at home:
- What was "Chuck the Cheetah" about?
- What did you learn about Identity?
- What did you learn about Justice, Freedom & Equality?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: