by Gwendolyn Brooks 1963

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 "Sadie and Maud" by Gwendolyn Brooks.

In Gwendolyn Brooks's poem "Sadie and Maud," two sisters lead very different lives due to the choices they have made.

Ways to support your child:

  • Ask your child about this poem at home:
    • What was "Sadie and Maud" about?
  • Watch Gwendolyn Brooks Biography at home with your child.