Parent Guide > Giving Thanks
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 "Giving Thanks" by Joseph Bruchac.
In "Giving Thanks," the speaker shares a lesson about gratitude from Mohawk elder Chief Jake Swamp.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Education & Knowledge and Human vs. Nature as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How do we understand the world around us?" and "How do we view nature?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this poem at home:
- What was "Giving Thanks" about?
- What did you learn about Education & Knowledge?
- What did you learn about Human vs. Nature?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: