Parent Guide > Recognition
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 "Recognition" by Victor Lavalle.
In "Recognition," two neighbors become friends during the COVID-19 pandemic but struggle to stay connected amid the ongoing New York City lockdown.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Community, Friendship & Family, and Loneliness & Isolation as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"What does it mean to feel alone?", "What is the importance of community?", and "What is a friend?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this short story at home:
- What was "Recognition" about?
- What did you learn about Community?
- What did you learn about Friendship & Family?
- What did you learn about Loneliness & Isolation?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: