by Meena Jagat 2016

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 "Sumintra Celebrates Divali" by Meena Jagat.

In "Sumintra Celebrates Divali," Meena Jagat describes how a young girl celebrates the Hindu festival of Divali.

As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Community and Identity as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :

"What is the importance of community?" and "What makes you who you are?"

Ways to support your child: