Parent Guide > Languages

by Carl Sandburg 1916

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 "Languages" by Carl Sandburg.

Carl Sandburg's "Languages" is a poem about language and poetry itself. In it, Sandburg uses natural imagery and figurative language to convey the idea that language is changing and fleeting.

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

"How do people face death?"

Ways to support your child:

  • Ask your child about this poem at home:
    • What was "Languages" about?
    • What did you learn about Death?