Parent Guide > Elena
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 "Elena" by Pat Mora.
In the poem "Elena," the speaker reflects on the fact that her children are communicating fluently in English while she is struggling to learn the language.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Identity, Loneliness & Isolation, and Resilience & Success as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"What does it mean to feel alone?", "What makes you who you are?", and "How does a person overcome adversity?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this poem at home:
- What was "Elena" about?
- What did you learn about Identity?
- What did you learn about Loneliness & Isolation?
- What did you learn about Resilience & Success?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: