Parent Guide > Raymond's Run
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 "Raymond's Run" by Toni Cade Bambara.
In Toni Cade Bambara's short story "Raymond's Run," a young girl participates in a race and is moved when she sees her brother running alongside her.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Growing Up, Identity, and Resilience & Success as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"What does it mean to be grown up?", "Why do people succeed?", 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 "Raymond's Run" about?
- What did you learn about Growing Up?
- What did you learn about Identity?
- What did you learn about Resilience & Success?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: