Parent Guide > Sunday in the Park
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 "Sunday in the Park" by Bel Kaufman.
In "Sunday in the Park," a mother questions herself and her family dynamics after facing confrontation.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Gender Roles and Resilience & Success as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How do we define the roles of men and women?" and "How does a person overcome adversity?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this fiction - general at home:
- What was "Sunday in the Park" about?
- What did you learn about Gender Roles?
- What did you learn about Resilience & Success?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: