Parent Guide > Gifts of Ramadan

by Kim Ellis 2015

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 "Gifts of Ramadan" by Kim Ellis.

In "Gifts of Ramadan," a boy faces challenges while fasting during the first day of Ramadan.

As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Community and Loneliness & Isolation as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :

"What does it mean to feel alone?" and "What is the importance of community?"

Ways to support your child:

  • Ask your child about this short story at home:
    • What was "Gifts of Ramadan" about?
    • What did you learn about Community?
    • What did you learn about Loneliness & Isolation?
  • Watch Ramadan at home with your child.