Parent Guide > Legacies

by Nikki Giovanni 1972

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 "Legacies" by Nikki Giovanni.

In Nikki Giovanni's "Legacies," a girl's grandmother wants to teach her a recipe.

As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Friendship & Family and Growing Up as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :

"What does it mean to be grown up?" and "What makes a family?"

Ways to support your child:

  • Ask your child about this poem at home:
    • What was "Legacies" about?
    • What did you learn about Friendship & Family?
    • What did you learn about Growing Up?
  • Watch Legacies at home with your child.