Parent Guide > The Boy and His Ball
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 Boy and His Ball" by Clint Smith.
In "The Boy and His Ball," a speaker describes the athletic artistry and tireless joy of a young boy with a soccer ball at his feet.As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Beauty & Happiness and Identity as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How can we achieve happiness?" and "What makes you who you are?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this poem at home:
- What was "The Boy and His Ball" about?
- What did you learn about Beauty & Happiness?
- What did you learn about Identity?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: