Parent Guide > The Circuit
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 Circuit" by Francisco Jiménez.
In "The Circuit," a boy describes the hardships and challenges of growing up in a family of migrant workers.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Education & Knowledge, Identity, and Resilience & Success as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"What is the goal of education?", "What makes you who you are?", and "How does a person overcome adversity?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this short story at home:
- What was "The Circuit" about?
- What did you learn about Education & Knowledge?
- What did you learn about Identity?
- What did you learn about Resilience & Success?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: