Parent Guide > The Canyon Was Serene
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 Canyon Was Serene" by Luci Tapahonso.
In "The Canyon Was Serene," a Navajo (Diné) speaker longs for a loved one and a way of life that they have lost.As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Identity, Loneliness & Isolation, and Love as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"What makes you who you are?", "What does it mean to feel alone?", and "How are we changed by love?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this poem at home:
- What was "The Canyon Was Serene" about?
- What did you learn about Identity?
- What did you learn about Loneliness & Isolation?
- What did you learn about Love?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: