Parent Guide > Mother to Son
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 "Mother to Son" by Langston Hughes.
In "Mother to Son," a mother utilizes metaphor to communicate the struggles she's faced and the importance of perseverance to her son.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Friendship & Family and Resilience & Success as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How does a person overcome adversity?" and "What makes a family?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this poem at home:
- What was "Mother to Son" about?
- What did you learn about Friendship & Family?
- What did you learn about Resilience & Success?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: