Parent Guide > Sonnet
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 "Sonnet" by James Weldon Johnson.
In "Sonnet," the speaker urges their heart to be brave.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Honor & Courage 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 does it mean to be brave?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this poem at home:
- What was "Sonnet" about?
- What did you learn about Honor & Courage?
- What did you learn about Resilience & Success?
- Watch James Weldon Johnson at home with your child.