Parent Guide > How The Birds Got Their Color
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 "How The Birds Got Their Color" by Joseph Bruchac.
In "How The Birds Got Their Color," the speaker shares an Abenaki legend about how birds got their colors from an Abenkai hero.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Beauty & Happiness and Human vs. Nature as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How do we define beauty?" 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 "How The Birds Got Their Color" about?
- What did you learn about Beauty & Happiness?
- What did you learn about Human vs. Nature?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: