Parent Guide > Excerpt From "The Grasshopper"
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 "The Grasshopper"" by Anton Chekhov.
In this excerpt from Anton Chekhov's "The Grasshopper," a young couple finds happiness together despite their differing interests.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Education & Knowledge and Love as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How does love emerge?" and "How do we understand the world around us?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this short story at home:
- What was "Excerpt From "The Grasshopper"" about?
- What did you learn about Education & Knowledge?
- What did you learn about Love?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: