Parent Guide > Excerpt from Song of the Lark
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 "Excerpt from Song of the Lark" by Willa Cather.
In Willa Cather's Song of the Lark, a young girl has a close relationship with her aunt and helps her prepare for her roles in plays.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Friendship & Family and Identity as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"What makes a family?" and "What makes you who you are?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this short story at home:
- What was "Excerpt from Song of the Lark" about?
- What did you learn about Friendship & Family?
- What did you learn about Identity?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: