Parent Guide > The Golden Sequin
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 Golden Sequin" by Janice Milusich.
In "The Golden Sequin," a young boy learns a lesson while helping his uncle make costumes for Sri Lanka's Esala Perahera festival.
As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Identity as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer this big question :
"What makes you who you are?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this short story at home:
- What was "The Golden Sequin" about?
- What did you learn about Identity?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: