Parent Guide > How the Geese Became Chiefs of the Birds

This week in class, we’re reading "How the Geese Became Chiefs of the Birds" by Joseph Bruchac.

In "How the Geese Became Chiefs of the Birds," the speaker retells an Abenaki story about why geese fly south first.

As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Education & Knowledge as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer this big question :

"How do we understand the world around us?"

Ways to support your child:

• Ask your child about this poem at home:
  • What was "How the Geese Became Chiefs of the Birds" about?
  • What did you learn about Education & Knowledge?
• Watch the following clips with your child at home:
  • 'James Bruchac telling a Gluskabe story (On Track Production)'
  • 'Mary Oliver Reading “Wild Geese”'
  • 'Geese Fly Together | National Geographic'