Parent Guide > The Glittering Noise
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 Glittering Noise" by Denise Levertov.
In Denise Levertov's poem "The Glittering Noise," a speaker describes reading old diaries.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Beauty & Happiness and Education & Knowledge as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How can we achieve happiness?" and "How do we understand the world around us?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this poem at home:
- What was "The Glittering Noise" about?
- What did you learn about Beauty & Happiness?
- What did you learn about Education & Knowledge?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: