Parent Guide > From "understory"
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 "From "understory"" by Craig Santos Perez.
In this poem, the speaker worries about his unborn child and the environment.
As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Human vs. Nature as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How do we view nature?" and "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 "From "understory"" about?
- What did you learn about Human vs. Nature?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: