Parent Guide > The Band Room
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 Band Room" by Jazmine Hughes.
In "The Band Room," Jazmine Hughes writes about the experiences of students in the Ravenna High School marching band.
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 :
"How are communities formed?", "What is the importance of community?", and "What makes you who you are?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this news article at home:
- What was "The Band Room" about?
- What did you learn about Community?
- What did you learn about Identity?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: