Parent Guide > I'm Thankful for My Puppy
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 "I'm Thankful for My Puppy" by Margarita Engle.
In "I'm Thankful for My Puppy," a speaker goes on a run with their dog in this mirror décima poem.
As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Human vs. Nature as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer this big question :
"How do we view nature?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this poem at home:
- What was "I'm Thankful for My Puppy" about?
- What did you learn about Human vs. Nature?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: