Parent Guide > My Lost Youth
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 "My Lost Youth" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882) was an American poet and educator. In his poem "My Lost Youth," the narrator reflects upon his boyhood near the sea, recalling it with nostalgia and painting a picture of beauty.
As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Growing Up as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer this big question :
"Why should we value our youth?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this poem at home:
- What was "My Lost Youth" about?
- What did you learn about Growing Up?
- Watch My Lost Youth at home with your child.