Parent Guide > Dawn
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 "Dawn" by Paul Laurence Dunbar.
In Paul Laurence Dunbar's poem "Dawn," a speaker describes how dawn earned its name.
As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Human vs. Nature as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer this big question :
"Who's in control: humanity or nature?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this poem at home:
- What was "Dawn" about?
- What did you learn about Human vs. Nature?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: