Parent Guide > Two Kinds
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 "Two Kinds" by Amy Tan.
In "Two Kinds," a woman reminisces about the misunderstandings and conflicts that contributed to her challenging relationship with her mother.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Friendship & Family, Growing Up, and Identity as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"What makes a family?", "What does it mean to be grown up?", and "What makes you who you are?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this fiction - general at home:
- What was "Two Kinds" about?
- What did you learn about Friendship & Family?
- What did you learn about Growing Up?
- What did you learn about Identity?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: