Parent Guide > Montreal 1962
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 "Montreal 1962" by Shauna Singh Baldwin.
In Shauna Singh Baldwin's short story "Montreal 1962," a woman who has recently moved to Canada with her husband describes washing his turbans.
As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Identity as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"Can you change your identity?" and "What makes you who you are?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this short story at home:
- What was "Montreal 1962" about?
- What did you learn about Identity?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: