by Neil Philip 1994

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 "The Anklet" by Neil Philip.

In the story, "The Anklet," a young woman must deal with unkind and spiteful treatment from her two older sisters.

As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Fate & Free Will, Love, and Morality as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :

"How does love emerge?", "Why do people do bad things?", and "Can we control our fate?"

Ways to support your child:

  • Ask your child about this folktale at home:
    • What was "The Anklet" about?
    • What did you learn about Fate & Free Will?
    • What did you learn about Love?
    • What did you learn about Morality?
  • Watch the following clips with your child at home: