Parent Guide > The Delight Song of Tsoai-talee
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 Delight Song of Tsoai-talee" by N. Scott Momaday.
In "The Delight Song of Tsoai-talee," N. Scott Momaday, whose Kiowa Indian name is Tsoai-talee, expresses his connection with the earth.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Education & Knowledge, Human vs. Nature, and Identity as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How do we understand the world around us?", "What makes you who you are?", and "How do we view nature?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this poem at home:
- What was "The Delight Song of Tsoai-talee" about?
- What did you learn about Education & Knowledge?
- What did you learn about Human vs. Nature?
- What did you learn about Identity?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: